South Tama County Middle School

South Tama County
201 S Green
Toledo, IA 52342
423 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
South Tama County Middle School, located at 201 S. Green in Toledo, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the South Tama County Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of adolescents. The middle school curriculum is designed to bridge the transition from elementary education to high school, focusing on core subjects while encouraging students to explore new interests through elective opportunities and extracurricular activities.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the importance of community and character development within its student body. By leveraging resources provided by the district, South Tama County Middle School aims to prepare its students for future success by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility. Families and community members interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, athletic offerings, or current academic calendar can visit their official website at [http://www.s-tama.k12.ia.us](http://www.s-tama.k12.ia.us).
423
Total Students
30.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    189 (44.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    166 (39.2 %)
  • American Indian
    40 (9.5 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (5.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
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 Tama County
Phone: (641)484-4121
Website: http://www.s-tama.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 210
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 49

* 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 5 106
Grade 6 102
Grade 7 111
Grade 8 104
Gender Ratio