Clarke Middle School

Clarke Comm School District
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
305 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Clarke Middle School, located at 800 N Jackson St in Osceola, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Clarke Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. By emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, the school aims to provide a well-rounded foundation while helping students navigate the social and emotional changes typical of the middle school years.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Clarke Middle School encourages student growth through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory programs. These offerings are designed to help students discover their unique interests, build character, and develop leadership skills. With a focus on community and collaboration, the school strives to prepare its student body for future academic success and to cultivate responsible, engaged citizens within the Osceola community.
305
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    170 (55.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    123 (40.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Clarke Comm School District
Phone: (641)342-4221
Website: http://www.clarkecsd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 146
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 6 95
Grade 7 106
Grade 8 104
Gender Ratio