South Winneshiek Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Ossian, Iowa 52161 · South Winneshiek Comm School District
#63 of 239 middle schools in Iowa
#1078 of 15,369 nationally
About South Winneshiek Middle School
South Winneshiek Middle School is a public middle located in Ossian, in the South Winneshiek Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 126 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 63rd of 239 ranked middle schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (60th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 126.
There are 2 schools in Ossian; South Winneshiek Middle School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Winneshiek Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Winneshiek Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Winneshiek Middle School a good school?
South Winneshiek Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #63 of 239 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Winneshiek Middle School rank in Iowa?
South Winneshiek Middle School ranks #63 of 239 middle schools in Iowa and #1078 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Winneshiek Middle School?
South Winneshiek Middle School had 126 students in 2025.
Is South Winneshiek Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
South Winneshiek Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Winneshiek Middle School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of South Winneshiek Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.