Excelsior Middle School

www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/Excelsior/

617 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Excelsior Middle School, located in Marion, Iowa, serves as a key component of the Linn-Mar Community School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares adolescents for the transition to high school. By leveraging the resources of a larger district while maintaining a localized community feel, Excelsior emphasizes both rigorous core academics and opportunities for extracurricular exploration, helping students discover their unique interests and strengths during their formative middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Excelsior Middle School is committed to cultivating a sense of belonging and character development among its student body. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities that encourage teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. Through a combination of modern educational practices and a dedicated faculty, Excelsior aims to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and emotional resilience necessary for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

617

Total Students

46.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Excelsior Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	508
Hispanic	29
Black	28
Asian	13
Two or More	39

White
508 (82.3 %)
Two or More
39 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
29 (4.7 %)
Black
28 (4.5 %)
Asian
13 (2.1 %)

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:	Linn-Mar Comm School District
Phone:	(319)447-3130
Website:	http://www.linnmar.k12.ia.us/schools/Excelsior/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 7 305

Grade 8 312