Enrollment
283
Middle
DISTRICT 255 · STATE 400
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOWARD-WINNESHIEK COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 191428002335
Crestwood Middle School
1000 4th Ave E, Cresco, IA 52136 · (563) 547-2762 · Howard County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL283 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 15.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
139 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 58 | 20% |
| Grade 6 | 74 | 26% |
| Grade 7 | 80 | 28% |
| Grade 8 | 71 | 25% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Crestwood Middle School→Crestwood High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Crestwood Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Middle School this school | 283 | 49.1% | N/A |
| Camanche Middle School Camanche | 256 | 48.8% | 68.2% |
| Knoxville Middle School Knoxville | 323 | 51.7% | 67.2% |
| Oelwein Middle School Oelwein | 350 | 52.6% | 53.9% |
| Greene County Middle School Jefferson | 347 | 50.1% | 67.5% |
| Davis County Middle School Bloomfield | 337 | 47.2% | 64.6% |
Matched among Iowa middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Crestwood Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 283 | #154 of 246 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #58 of 180 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.1% | #142 of 180 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 49.1% | #69 of 237 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Crestwood Middle School
As a low-enrollment middle-grades school, Crestwood Middle School serves students in Cresco, Iowa. A federal count lists 283 students at the school, in grades 5 through 8. Average enrollment for middle schools in Iowa is about 400, so this school runs 29% smaller than that.
Crestwood Middle School is one of the 4 schools that make up Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District (1,021 students in total).
The large majority of students at Crestwood Middle School, 89%, are White. Other reported shares: 8% Hispanic. Crestwood Middle School has a diversity index of 20%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Dividing enrollment by its 20.8 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 13.6:1. The average ratio among middle schools in Iowa is 15.2:1, higher than at this school. Crestwood Middle School reports 49% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Howard County, the average is about the same, 48%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Howard County, median household income is about $67,446, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Crestwood Middle School is one of 6 public schools in Howard County, which together enroll about 1,452 students.
Nearby, Crestwood Elementary School is less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles number 3.
By NCES locale, the school is Rural: Remote, or in rural territory far from an urban area.
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Howard County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,445
Census ACS
Median income
$67,446
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,452 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District
- Crestwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 349 students
- Crestwood High SchoolHigh · 346 students
- Cresco Early Childhood Development CenterElementary · 43 students
Other schools in Cresco
- Crestwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 349 students
- Crestwood High SchoolHigh · 346 students
- Cresco Early Childhood Development CenterElementary · 43 students
Other Crestwood Middle schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Crestwood Middle. Crestwood Middle School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Crestwood MiddleFrederick, MD · 996 students
- Crestwood Middle SchoolGRAND RAPIDS, MI · 700 students
- Crestwood MiddleChesapeake, VA · 557 students
Nearby schools
- Crestwood Elementary School0.0 mi · 349
- Crestwood High School0.1 mi · 346
- Cresco Early Childhood Development Center0.2 mi · 43
- FILLMORE CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH13.1 mi · 264
- West Side Elementary School15.9 mi · 20
- Decorah High School16.6 mi · 555
Frequently asked questions
About Crestwood Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Crestwood Middle School?
Crestwood Middle School enrolls approximately 283 students in grades 05-08.
Is Crestwood Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Crestwood Middle School is a middle school covering grades 05-08.
How many students per teacher at Crestwood Middle School?
Approximately 13.6:1 students per teacher at Crestwood Middle School.
What is the student diversity at Crestwood Middle School?
Student demographics at Crestwood Middle School are roughly 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
What district is Crestwood Middle School in?
Crestwood Middle School is part of Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District.
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