West Fork Middle School

West Fork Comm School District
504 Park Street
SHEFFIELD, IA 50475
155 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
West Fork Middle School, located in Rockwell, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the West Fork Community School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its students, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and character development. By offering a curriculum tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-school-aged children, the institution strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while fostering a sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond its core academic instruction, West Fork Middle School is committed to the "whole student" approach, providing various extracurricular opportunities and programs that help students explore their interests and talents. The school maintains strong ties to the local Rockwell community and prioritizes effective communication with parents and guardians to ensure student success. Through its focus on quality education and a nurturing atmosphere, West Fork Middle School aims to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary to become productive, engaged citizens.
155
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    145 (93.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.3 %)
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: West Fork Comm School District
Phone: (641)892-4159
Website: http://www.westforkschool.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
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 6 59
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 42
Gender Ratio