West Delaware Middle School

West Delaware County Comm School District
1101 Doctor St
Manchester, IA 52057
377 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
West Delaware Middle School, located in Manchester, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the West Delaware County Community School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle-level learners. The faculty emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the challenges of high school.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded student experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, music, and student organizations. By maintaining a strong connection to the local Manchester community and emphasizing character development, West Delaware Middle School strives to cultivate responsible, engaged citizens. Through its focus on innovation and student-centered instruction, the school remains committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities that empower its students to succeed.
377
Total Students
30.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    345 (91.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    9 (2.4 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.6 %)
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 Delaware County Comm School District
Phone: (563)927-3515
Website: http://www.w-delaware.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 110
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 72
Grade 6 87
Grade 7 101
Grade 8 117
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District
159 Students
112 Third Street
Delhi, IA 52223 (7.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th