Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School

Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District
501 Heritage Way
Waverly, IA 50677
699 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School, located at 501 Heritage Way in Waverly, Iowa, serves as a central hub for student development within the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional needs of young adolescents. With a focus on preparing students for their future endeavors, the facility provides a structured setting where faculty and staff prioritize personalized learning, collaboration, and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular engagement. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and service-oriented activities that help build character and school spirit. By integrating modern educational practices with a supportive community atmosphere, Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School strives to create a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become responsible, innovative, and active members of the Waverly community and beyond.
699
Total Students
51.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    632 (90.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    17 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District
Phone: (319)352-3632
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 699
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 51.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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 5 164
Grade 6 166
Grade 7 184
Grade 8 185
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Denver Middle School
Denver Comm School District
207 Students
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622 (9.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th