South Winneshiek Middle School

South Winneshiek Comm School District
208 E Brooks St
Ossian, IA 52161
129 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
South Winneshiek Middle School, located in Ossian, Iowa, serves as a key academic component of the South Winneshiek Community School District. Dedicated to the development of students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to nurture both the intellectual growth and social-emotional development of its students during these formative years.

As a reflection of its rural community identity, the school maintains a close-knit atmosphere where staff and faculty work to provide personalized attention to their students. The district prioritizes academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement, encouraging students to participate in a variety of activities that complement their classroom studies. By integrating modern educational standards with the values of the local community, South Winneshiek Middle School strives to prepare its students for future success as they transition toward secondary education.
129
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    115 (89.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (9.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8 %)
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: South Winneshiek Comm School District
Phone: (563)532-9365
Website: http://www.southwinn.com
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 30
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 29
Grade 6 41
Grade 7 28
Grade 8 31
Gender Ratio