Nodaway Valley Middle School

Nodaway Valley Comm School District
112 1st St
Fontanelle, IA 50846
132 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Nodaway Valley Middle School, located in Fontanelle, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for the Nodaway Valley Community School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development, the school provides a structured environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside opportunities for extracurricular involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school’s identity is deeply rooted in the tight-knit spirit of rural Iowa, prioritizing a supportive culture where students and faculty can build meaningful relationships. As part of the broader district, Nodaway Valley Middle School utilizes its online platform to keep parents and the community informed about district resources, academic schedules, and school events. Through a commitment to student-centered learning, the school strives to cultivate critical thinking and character in every student who walks through its doors.
132
Total Students
9.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    116 (87.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Nodaway Valley Comm School District
Phone: (641)745-2291
Website: http://www.nodawayvalley.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 65
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 42
Grade 7 41
Grade 8 49
Gender Ratio