Jesup Middle School

Jesup Comm School District
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
252 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Jesup Middle School, located in Jesup, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Jesup Community School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of early adolescents, the school provides a structured environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The curriculum is focused on core subject mastery while encouraging students to explore their interests through various educational opportunities, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community culture that promotes character development and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging resources from the broader Jesup Community School District, the middle school provides a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices. The school serves as a central point of pride for the local community, maintaining a focus on student achievement and preparing its graduates to become active, responsible citizens.
252
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    243 (96.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Jesup Comm School District
Phone: (319)827-1700
Website: http://www.jesup.k12.ia.us/middle_school/middle_school.htm
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 5 78
Grade 6 55
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 66
Gender Ratio