Union Middle School

Union Comm School District
505 West
Dysart, IA 52224
201 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Union Middle School, located in Dysart, Iowa, serves as a key academic institution within the Union Community School District. Dedicated to the developmental and educational needs of adolescent students, the school focuses on fostering a supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary education and high school. The facility functions as a hub for the local community, providing a curriculum designed to challenge students academically while encouraging personal growth and social responsibility.

Beyond its core academic program, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. By leveraging resources from the broader Union Community School District, the middle school aims to prepare its student body for future success through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern learning initiatives. For families and community members, the school serves as a central point for engagement, information, and student development in the Dysart area.
201
Total Students
15.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    186 (92.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.0 %)
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: Union Comm School District
Phone: (319)476-5100
Website: http://www.union.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 66
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 78
Gender Ratio