DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Denison Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Denison Comm School District school district, located in Denison, IA with about 508 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Denison 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.
Denison Middle School, located in Denison, Iowa, serves as a key educational institution within the Denison Community School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its adolescent students, the school focuses on providing a structured environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community, emphasizing core academic standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of social responsibility.
Beyond standard academics, Denison Middle School places a high value on student engagement and extracurricular involvement. By offering a variety of programs, the school aims to help students explore their interests, develop leadership qualities, and build positive relationships with both peers and faculty. As part of a diverse and growing community, the school strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere that prepares its student body for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
For more information, contact Denison Middle School at (712) 263-9393 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
http://www.denison.k12.ia.us/ms
DENISON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Denison, IA with about 508 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Denison Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 508
- Teachers:
- 30.55
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 508 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 64.0%
- White
- 29.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.