JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE

Jefferson Intermediate is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pella Comm School District school district, located in Pella, IA with about 558 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 6th 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 35 teachers, Jefferson Intermediate has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Jefferson Intermediate School, located in Pella, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Pella Community School District. Typically housing students in the intermediate grade levels (generally grades 3 through 5), the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between primary elementary education and middle school. The facility is situated on East 13th Street and operates under the Pella district's commitment to academic excellence, student character development, and community involvement.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, often highlighting a blend of core academic subjects, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities. As part of the Pella school system—which is widely recognized for its high academic standards—Jefferson Intermediate prides itself on strong partnerships between staff, students, and families. By prioritizing a positive school culture, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of secondary education while instilling a lifelong passion for learning.

For more information, contact Jefferson Intermediate at (641) 628-8267 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.