Norwalk Middle School

www.norwalk.k12.ia.us

787 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Norwalk Middle School, located at 200 Cherry Street in Norwalk, Iowa, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community within the Norwalk Community School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in their early adolescent years. By fostering a supportive and engaging environment, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigor of secondary education while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Norwalk Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded student experience. Through various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and student organizations, the school provides opportunities for pupils to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build lasting friendships. Those looking for detailed information regarding school policies, faculty directories, upcoming events, or district news can visit their official website at [http://www.norwalk.k12.ia.us](http://www.norwalk.k12.ia.us).

787

Total Students

51.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norwalk Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	691
Hispanic	52
Black	14
Asian	3
Two or More	26

White
691 (87.9 %)
Hispanic
52 (6.6 %)
Two or More
26 (3.3 %)
Black
14 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norwalk Comm School District
Phone:	(515)981-0435
Website:	http://www.norwalk.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 254

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 265