Okoboji Middle School

Okoboji Comm School District
1800 6th Street
Milford, IA 51351
346 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Okoboji Middle School, located in the scenic lakeside community of Arnolds Park, Iowa, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Okoboji Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By focusing on the unique needs of early adolescents, the faculty strives to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to discover their individual strengths and interests.

Beyond the classroom, Okoboji Middle School promotes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong ties to the local community, leveraging its unique position in the Iowa Great Lakes area to enhance student learning. With a commitment to excellence and a student-centered philosophy, the school works to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered as they transition through their middle school years.
346
Total Students
28.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    309 (89.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Okoboji Comm School District
Phone: (712)338-4757
Website: http://www.okobojischools.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 83
Grade 6 84
Grade 7 84
Grade 8 95
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Spirit Lake Middle School
Spirit Lake Comm School District
358 Students
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360 (7.1 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th