SHELDON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sheldon Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Sheldon Comm School District school district, located in Sheldon, IA with about 314 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 20 teachers, Sheldon 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.
Sheldon Middle School, located in Sheldon, Iowa, serves as a key educational institution within the Sheldon Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting values of responsibility, citizenship, and lifelong learning.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Sheldon community, benefiting from the district's commitment to small-town values combined with modern educational standards. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources for student success and updates on school activities. As part of a district that prides itself on fostering community partnerships, Sheldon Middle School emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving teachers, parents, and students in the ongoing mission to achieve excellence in a nurturing environment.
For more information, contact Sheldon Middle School at (712) 324-4346 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-4346
http://www.sheldon.k12.ia.us
SHELDON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sheldon, IA with about 314 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sheldon Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 314
- Teachers:
- 20.67
- 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 314 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHELDON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.8%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 43.0%
- Male
- 57.0%
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.