Center Point-urbana Middle School, Center Point IA

Original Research by School Decision on Center Point-urbana Middle School

Center Point-Urbana Middle School serves students in grades six through eight as a regular public school within the Center Point-Urbana Community School District. The school sits in the small town of Center Point, a largely residential community in Linn County that is part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area but retains a rural, small-town character. The town describes itself as a vibrant community with a thriving business district, multiple parks, churches, and a library.

State assessment results from the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress show strong academic performance. Proficiency rates across math, English language arts, and science are high for a middle school in this grade band, with full participation from students. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects places it in the top quartile relative to other districts in Linn County, a position that suggests a solid academic foundation. Parents looking for a school where the majority of students meet or exceed state standards will find this one consistently delivering that outcome.

The student body is predominantly white, with a very small share of students who identify as Hispanic or as two or more races. Free or reduced-price meal eligibility applies to a small segment of the enrollment, indicating relatively low economic diversity. Data on students with individualized education programs or English learner status was not available in the provided materials, so parents seeking specific special education or language support information should ask the school directly. Enrollment is moderate for a middle school that covers three grade levels.

Center Point itself has seen notable population growth in recent years, and home values are above the state median. Most residents own their homes, and commute times are typical for the region. Employment in the area is concentrated in manufacturing, health care, and finance, with many residents holding office and management roles. The district recently passed a bond for facility improvements, including a new auditorium, enhanced learning spaces, secure entrances, and updated athletic facilities, signaling ongoing investment in the school environment.

No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, course access, or staffing was present in the information provided. A parent may want to look into these areas further with the school to get a fuller picture of daily operations and student support. As a middle school, there is no graduation rate to report, and the school does not serve high school grades, so post-secondary measures do not apply here.

This school fits families who value strong academic results in a traditional middle school setting within a small, growing town. The community is one where residential stability and local investment are evident, and the school’s performance relative to its county peers is a clear strength. Parents who want a school with a high level of proficiency and a relatively homogeneous student body in terms of economic background will find this a straightforward match. Those looking for more information on extracurricular offerings or specific support services should contact the school directly, as those details were not captured in the available data.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grades 3-885%

School 85% · District 83% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 11 pts above county median

English language arts

Grades 3-888%

School 88% · District 84% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 13 pts above state median · ▲ 13 pts above county median

Science

Grades 3-888%

School 88% · District 77% · ▲ 11 pts above district

▲ 20 pts above state median · ▲ 28 pts above county median

This schoolCenter Point-Urbana Comm School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income76%Higher-income88%12 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income78%Higher-income90%12 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income80%Higher-income94%14 pp gap

Grades 3-8Lower-income78%Higher-income90%13 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income86%Higher-income87%1 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income72%Higher-income84%12 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income67%Higher-income93%26 pp gap

Grades 3-8Lower-income76%Higher-income87%12 pp gap