West Liberty Middle School

West Liberty Comm School District
203 E. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
399 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
West Liberty Middle School, located in West Liberty, Iowa, serves as a core educational hub for students in the middle grades. As part of the West Liberty Community School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The middle school years are treated as a vital transitional period, focusing on preparing students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

The school places a strong emphasis on community connection and student engagement, leveraging its position within a close-knit Iowa town to create a supportive atmosphere. Through a variety of extracurricular activities and academic programs, West Liberty Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving world. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and character building, the institution strives to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential.
399
Total Students
27.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    225 (56.4 %)
  • White
    164 (41.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Liberty Comm School District
Phone: (319)627-2118
Website: http://www.wl.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 157
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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 97
Grade 6 79
Grade 7 107
Grade 8 116
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Branch Middle School
West Branch Comm School District
257 Students
900 W. Main St.
West Branch, IA 52358 (8.4 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th