Indianola Middle School

Indianola Comm School District
403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125
849 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Indianola Middle School, located in Indianola, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Indianola Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of young adolescents. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while encouraging personal growth, the school emphasizes foundational knowledge in core subjects alongside a variety of exploratory and elective opportunities to help students discover their individual interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Indianola Middle School promotes a culture of community and character development. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations, which are designed to keep students engaged and connected to their peers. By prioritizing collaborative relationships between teachers, students, and families, the school strives to prepare its student body for future academic success and responsible citizenship as they transition into their high school years.
849
Total Students
56.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    768 (90.5 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (4.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    8 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Indianola Comm School District
Phone: (515)961-9530
Website: http://www.indianola.ia.us/k12/middle/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 849
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 193
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 54

* 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 6 245
Grade 7 316
Grade 8 288
Gender Ratio