Durant Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students (19-20)
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)66%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
11%
Black
(19-20)n/a
6%
White
(19-20)96%
75%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Durant Middle School?
200 students attend Durant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Durant Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Durant Middle School offer ?
Durant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Durant Middle School part of?
Durant Middle School is part of Durant Community School District.
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