The top reported proficiency rate is 91% in Math. The lowest is 84% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Alburnett Middle School
Alburnett Middle School serves grades six through eight and is part of the Alburnett Community School District, which operates a single building housing preschool through twelfth grade in the town of Alburnett. Alburnett is a small, mainly residential community in Linn County, part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. The town’s compact layout means the school is integrated into the town center rather than on a separated campus. The city government and the school district itself are among the most visible local employers; many residents commute to Cedar Rapids for work. The district did not have any recent parent-relevant changes like referendums or curriculum shifts that cleared the lasting-impact bar, so the educational context has been stable.
Academically, this middle school posts results that place it among the stronger performers. On the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress, the school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Linn County. Reading and math proficiency rates are high. Science proficiency is also strong, though tested at a single grade level. Because only one year of data is available for this assessment, there is no trend line to show whether these results represent a stable high performance or a new peak. The school had near-universal participation on test day, so the results reflect almost the entire student body.
The student body is predominantly white, reflecting the community’s makeup. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the data, so a parent may want to ask the school about the level of special education and language support available. Discipline data, chronic absenteeism, and staffing ratios were also not part of the available record.
The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. It does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report. Housing values in the area are somewhat above the state median and have risen modestly, consistent with the region’s growth. The town has experienced a modest population increase since the 2020 census.
For a family considering this school, the main takeaway is straightforward: Alburnett Middle School shows strong academic proficiency in a small, rural community setting. The school is the middle grades arm of a single-building district that keeps the entire pre-K-to-twelve experience in one place. A parent looking into special education or English learner services, or wanting to understand discipline patterns, may need to ask the school directly, as those details were not available in the data reviewed. The housing market is moderate for the metro area, and the commute to Cedar Rapids is routine. The fit is likely best for families who value a small-town school with consistent academic performance and are comfortable with the demographic makeup and limited program breadth that a school of this size can offer.
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