AGWSR Middle School

AGWSR Comm School District
609 S Monroe
Wellsburg, IA 50680
161 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
AGWSR Middle School, located in Wellsburg, Iowa, is part of the AGWSR Community School District, which serves the communities of Ackley, Geneva, Wells, and Steamboat Rock. The school is committed to providing a supportive and comprehensive educational environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. By focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and extracurricular involvement, the middle school aims to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

The institution emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal exploration. As a smaller rural school district, AGWSR Middle School leverages its community-focused setting to maintain close relationships between staff, students, and families. Through various school activities, athletics, and academic programs, the school strives to cultivate responsible, engaged citizens who are ready to contribute positively to their future endeavors within and beyond the district.
161
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    146 (90.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (8.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.6 %)
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: AGWSR Comm School District
Phone: (641)869-5121
Website: http://www.agwsr.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 49
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 61
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Grundy Center Middle School
Grundy Center Comm School District
212 Students
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638 (9.5 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th