Sheldon Middle School

Sheldon Comm School District
310 23rd Avenue
Sheldon, IA 51201
320 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Sheldon Middle School, located in Sheldon, Iowa, serves as a key educational institution within the Sheldon Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting values of responsibility, citizenship, and lifelong learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Sheldon community, benefiting from the district's commitment to small-town values combined with modern educational standards. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources for student success and updates on school activities. As part of a district that prides itself on fostering community partnerships, Sheldon Middle School emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, involving teachers, parents, and students in the ongoing mission to achieve excellence in a nurturing environment.
320
Total Students
22.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    228 (71.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    69 (21.6 %)
  • Black
    10 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Sheldon Comm School District
Phone: (712)324-4346
Website: http://www.sheldonschools.com
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 93
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* 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 62
Grade 6 71
Grade 7 90
Grade 8 97
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District
174 Students
509 Main St.
Sanborn, IA 51248 (8.7 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th