PELLA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pella Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pella Comm School District school district, located in Pella, IA with about 346 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 22 teachers, Pella Middle School 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.
Pella Middle School, located in Pella, Iowa, serves as a key educational institution within the Pella Community School District. Dedicated to the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary learning and the rigorous expectations of high school. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering social and emotional growth, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.
Beyond core academics, Pella Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory arts programs. The school is known for its supportive community environment, reflecting the values of the broader Pella area. By prioritizing student engagement and maintaining high academic standards, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning atmosphere that empowers young adolescents to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Pella Middle School at (641) 628-4784 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4784
PELLA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pella, IA with about 346 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Pella Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 346
- Teachers:
- 22.03
- 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:
- 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 346 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PELLA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.3%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.