Winterset Junior High School

Winterset Comm School District
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
247 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Winterset Junior High School, located at 720 Husky Dr. in Winterset, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the community. As part of the Winterset Community School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, aiming to prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of their secondary education.

The institution plays an active role in the Winterset community, upholding the "Husky" spirit through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student support programs. By focusing on both rigorous academics and character building, Winterset Junior High strives to create a supportive climate where middle-grade students can explore their interests and build a strong foundation for their future academic careers. For more information regarding their current curriculum, calendar, and district policies, you can visit their official website at [http://www.winterset.k12.ia.us](http://www.winterset.k12.ia.us).
247
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
32.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    228 (92.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.4 %)
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: Winterset Comm School District
Phone: (515)462-3336
Website: http://www.winterset.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 59
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 7 113
Grade 8 134
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Winterset Middle School
Winterset Comm School District
358 Students
706 West School Street
Winterset, IA 50273 (0.3 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th