South Central Calhoun Middle School

South Central Calhoun Comm School District
1000 Tonawanda Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
327 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
South Central Calhoun Middle School, located in Rockwell City, Iowa, serves as a vital educational hub for students within the South Central Calhoun Community School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help middle-grade students transition successfully from elementary school to high school. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare students for the complexities of higher education and their future roles in the community.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Rockwell City area, reflecting the values and spirit of the district. The administration and faculty prioritize community involvement and student engagement, offering a range of extracurricular opportunities that encourage teamwork, leadership, and character development. Through its commitment to a collaborative educational experience, South Central Calhoun Middle School strives to empower its diverse student body to achieve their full potential in an ever-changing world.
327
Total Students
25.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    307 (93.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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 Central Calhoun Comm School District
Phone: (712)297-8111
Website: http://www.scc.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 4 81
Grade 5 60
Grade 6 55
Grade 7 63
Grade 8 68
Gender Ratio