Southwest Valley Middle School

Villisca Comm School District
406 East Third Street
Villisca, IA 50864
149 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Southwest Valley Middle School is located in Villisca, Iowa, and serves as a key educational institution within the Southwest Valley Community School District. Situated at 406 East Third Street, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment for students in the middle grades. As part of a consolidated district, the school works to bridge the transition between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and social development within the small-town community.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the local student population, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where educators can provide more individualized attention. By participating in regional activities and maintaining a close connection to the surrounding area, Southwest Valley Middle School plays an essential role in the daily life of Villisca families. It functions as a hub for community-centered education, striving to prepare its students for the academic challenges of their upcoming high school years.
149
Total Students
14.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    139 (93.3 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (4.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Villisca Comm School District
Phone: (712)826-2552
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 51
Grade 7 53
Grade 8 45
Gender Ratio