ALGONA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Algona Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Algona Comm School District school district, located in Algona, IA with about 440 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 27 teachers, Algona Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Algona Middle School, located at 601 S. Hale in Algona, Iowa, serves as a central hub for the community's middle-level education. As part of the Algona Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The facility is designed to support a diverse curriculum, offering students opportunities to engage in core academic subjects while exploring extracurricular interests that help build character and school spirit.
Beyond its academic offerings, Algona Middle School emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages student involvement and community connection. By prioritizing collaborative learning and providing resources that cater to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success. With its focus on local values and educational growth, the school remains a vital pillar for families in the Algona area, ensuring that students have the guidance and tools necessary to navigate their middle school years effectively.
For more information, contact Algona Middle School at (515) 295-7207 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
ALGONA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Algona, IA with about 440 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Algona Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 440
- Teachers:
- 27.78
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 440 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALGONA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.