Van Meter Middle School

www.vmbulldogs.com

227 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Van Meter Middle School, located in Van Meter, Iowa, serves as a central hub of academic and extracurricular growth for students in the local community. Operating under the "Bulldogs" mascot, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and active engagement. As part of the Van Meter Community School District, the middle school is committed to preparing students for the rigors of high school through a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal discovery.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a strong sense of community spirit and pride, often highlighted by its involvement in local athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. By leveraging its resources to offer a comprehensive educational experience, Van Meter Middle School aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, district news, or academic calendars, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.vmbulldogs.com.

227

Total Students

5.8

Full-Time Teachers

39.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Meter Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	10
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
207 (91.2 %)
Hispanic
10 (4.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Van Meter Comm School District
Phone:	(515)996-2221
Website:	http://www.vmbulldogs.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	39.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 70

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 75