Graettinger-Terril Middle School

Graettinger-Terril Comm School District
205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342
79 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Graettinger-Terril Middle School, located in Graettinger, Iowa, serves as a core component of the Graettinger-Terril Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of students during their critical middle-level years. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character building, the institution strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while maintaining the close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere typical of rural Iowa schools.

The school benefits from a collaborative district structure that shares resources and leadership to maximize student opportunities. Through their website, the district provides families with access to essential academic calendars, administrative information, and school board updates, ensuring transparent communication between the staff and the local community. Graettinger-Terril Middle School remains committed to the success of its student body by promoting engagement both inside and outside the classroom, helping to sustain the educational vitality of the Lost Island area.
79
Total Students
4.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    74 (93.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.3 %)
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: Graettinger-Terril Comm School District
Phone: (712)859-3286
Website: http://www.gtschools.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 17
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 23
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 27
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Emmetsburg Middle School
Emmetsburg Comm School District
225 Students
205 King Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536 (8.8 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th