OA-BCIG MIDDLE SCHOOL

OA-BCIG Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District school district, located in Odebolt, IA with about 228 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 10 teachers, OA-BCIG Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

OA-BCIG Middle School, located in Odebolt, Iowa, is a key component of the Odebolt Arthur-Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District. The school serves students in the middle grades, fostering an educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. As part of a consolidated district, the school focuses on creating a supportive community that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of character, preparing its students for the rigor of the district's high school curriculum.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of the Ida and Sac County region, leveraging its identity as a “Falcon” community to promote school spirit and collaboration. Through their official website, the district provides parents and students with essential resources regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational goals, OA-BCIG Middle School strives to meet the diverse needs of its rural student population while maintaining a strong sense of small-town school pride.

For more information, contact OA-BCIG Middle School at (712) 668-2767 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.