Gerald W Kirn Middle School

School Overview
Gerald W. Kirn Middle School, located at 100 North Ave in Council Bluffs, Iowa, serves as a key educational institution within the Council Bluffs Community School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school transition years. The facility is designed to support a diverse student body, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for exploratory learning and extracurricular engagement.

As a centerpiece of its local community, Kirn Middle School emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. The school focuses on building strong character, promoting inclusive social environments, and integrating technology into the classroom to enhance the learning experience. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its learners, Kirn provides various student services and resources, striving to create a safe, collaborative, and challenging atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their full potential.
956
Total Students
64.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White776
Hispanic110
Black19
Asian6
Two or More36
American Indian7
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    776 (81.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    110 (11.5 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    19 (2.0 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.2 %)
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: Council Bluffs Comm School District
Phone: (712)328-6454
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 419
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24
Grades Taught
Grade 6 293
Grade 7 323
Grade 8 340

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6293
Grade 7323
Grade 8340
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female44947%
Male50753%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)