West Hancock Middle School

West Hancock Comm School District
423 E. 5th St.
Kanawha, IA 50447
165 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
West Hancock Middle School is located in Kanawha, Iowa, and serves as a key educational institution within the West Hancock Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of students during their adolescent years. By balancing a core curriculum with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting community values and active participation.

As part of the broader West Hancock district, the middle school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a strong partnership between educators, students, and families. The school leverages its location in Kanawha to maintain a close-knit educational setting, focusing on both the intellectual and social-emotional well-being of its student body. For those seeking additional information on school policies, academic calendars, or specific programs, the district’s official website at [www.whancock.org](http://www.whancock.org) serves as the primary resource for updates and school information.
165
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    129 (78.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    30 (18.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
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: West Hancock Comm School District
Phone: (641)762-3261
Website: http://www.whancock.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
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 40
Grade 6 37
Grade 7 40
Grade 8 48
Gender Ratio