Pierson Middle School

Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District
321 4th St
Pierson, IA 51048
139 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Pierson Middle School, located at 321 4th St in Pierson, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As a smaller middle school environment, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education, emphasizing core academic subjects alongside social and emotional development. The school plays a central role in the town of Pierson, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students receive personalized attention from faculty and staff who are deeply invested in the success of the local student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school contributes to the regional character of the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and interscholastic opportunities, the school encourages students to explore their interests in sports, arts, and academic clubs. Through its commitment to traditional Midwestern educational values and community engagement, Pierson Middle School aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while cultivating a supportive environment that reflects the spirit of the surrounding area.
139
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    112 (80.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (9.4 %)
  • Black
    5 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District
Phone: (712)375-5939
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 39
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 31
Grade 6 33
Grade 7 41
Grade 8 34
Gender Ratio