JESUP MIDDLE SCHOOL

Jesup Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jesup Comm School District school district, located in Jesup, IA with about 279 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 14 teachers, Jesup Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Jesup Middle School, located in Jesup, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Jesup Community School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of early adolescents, the school provides a structured environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The curriculum is focused on core subject mastery while encouraging students to explore their interests through various educational opportunities, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community culture that promotes character development and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging resources from the broader Jesup Community School District, the middle school provides a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices. The school serves as a central point of pride for the local community, maintaining a focus on student achievement and preparing its graduates to become active, responsible citizens.

For more information, contact Jesup Middle School at (319) 827-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648-0287
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JESUP MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jesup, IA with about 279 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
279
Teachers:
14.5
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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 279 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JESUP MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%

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.