Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School

Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
179 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School, located in Aplington, Iowa, serves as a central hub for students in the Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The facility focuses on core curriculum development while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and school-sponsored programs.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of the Aplington and Parkersburg communities, reflecting a commitment to local values and student-centered success. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the student body, the institution aims to prepare its youth for future academic challenges. For families or community members interested in district policies, calendars, or specific educational resources, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.ms.apl-park.k12.ia.us.
179
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    172 (96.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District
Phone: (319)347-6621
Website: http://www.a-pcsd.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 68
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 65
Gender Ratio