At a glance
Reported students
925
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360
North Central Middle School: 925 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
14.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 545
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about North Central Middle School
North Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in North Liberty. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Iowa City Comm School District. NCES reports 925 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, close to the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.8%) and Black (12%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking North Central Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.8%
- Hispanic8.5%
- Black12%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Iowa City Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northwest Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,113 reported students
Southeast Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,269 reported students
Liberty High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,286 reported students
Penn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
512 reported students
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Weber Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
456 reported students
Public schools near North Central Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Van Allen Elementary School Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 376 | 0.3 mi |
| Buford Garner Elementary Elementary · Iowa City Comm School District | PK–05 | 344 | 1.3 mi |
| Northwest Middle School Middle · Iowa City Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,113 | 2.9 mi |
| Clear Creek Amana Middle School Middle · Clear Creek Amana Comm School District | 06–08 | 702 | 4 mi |
| Solon Middle School Middle · Solon Comm School District | 06–08 | 320 | 7.2 mi |
| Southeast Middle School Middle · Iowa City Comm School District | 06–08 | 1,269 | 7.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about North Central Middle School
What grades does North Central Middle School serve?
North Central Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Iowa City Comm School District.
How many students attend North Central Middle School?
North Central Middle School reported 925 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 545 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at North Central Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.6:1, based on 925 students and 63.47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is North Central Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
North Central Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Iowa City Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of North Central Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
27.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is North Central Middle School in?
North Central Middle School is part of Iowa City Comm School District, based in Iowa City, IA, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near North Central Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include James Van Allen Elementary School (0.3 mi), Buford Garner Elementary (1.3 mi), Northwest Middle School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.