Oelwein Middle School

Oelwein Comm School District
300 12th Ave SE
Oelwein, IA 50662
359 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Oelwein Middle School, located at 300 12th Ave SE in Oelwein, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Oelwein Community School District, the school is dedicated to supporting students during the critical transitional years of early adolescence. The facility focuses on fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often offering elective opportunities that encourage student exploration. By utilizing its official web portal, Oelwein Middle School maintains a line of communication with families, providing essential information regarding school calendars, academic expectations, and community resources to ensure that students have the support necessary for success both inside and outside the classroom.
359
Total Students
24.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    315 (87.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.7 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
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: Oelwein Comm School District
Phone: (319)283-3015
Website: http://www.oelwein.k12.ia.us/ms/msMain.html
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 164
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 5 100
Grade 6 79
Grade 7 102
Grade 8 78
Gender Ratio