Bunger Middle School

431 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bunger Middle School is a public school located in Evansdale, Iowa, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Waterloo Community School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement. The school offers a standard middle school curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory classes designed to help students discover their interests and prepare for their transition to high school.

The school emphasizes a sense of community, reflecting its role as a neighborhood-focused institution within the Evansdale area. With a dedicated faculty and staff, Bunger Middle School prioritizes student well-being and development, providing resources to help students navigate the social and academic challenges of their middle school years. By focusing on collaborative learning and inclusivity, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success in their educational journeys.

431

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bunger Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	62
Black	79
Asian	6
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	13

White
224 (52.0 %)
Black
79 (18.3 %)
Hispanic
62 (14.4 %)
Two or More
47 (10.9 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (3.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)

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:	Waterloo Comm School District
Phone:	(319)433-2550
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 6 140

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 149