Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School

Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District
212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
318 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School, located in Vinton, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub within the Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of students during their critical middle-school years. The curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness, emphasizing core subjects while providing opportunities for extracurricular growth and social development.

As part of the broader district mission, the school utilizes its facilities on West 15th Street to encourage community involvement and student-centered learning. By integrating technology and modern instructional strategies, Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School aims to prepare its students to become responsible, life-long learners. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific educational programs, the official district website at http://www.vscsd.org serves as the primary resource for news and administrative updates.
318
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    294 (92.5 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District
Phone: (319)436-4728
Website: http://www.vscsd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 59

* 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 6 105
Grade 7 114
Grade 8 99
Gender Ratio