Iola Middle School

Iola
600 East Street
Iola, KS 66749
246 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Iola Middle School is a public school located in Iola, Kansas, and serves as a core component of the USD 257 school district. Dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, the school provides a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore a variety of subjects, extracurricular activities, and social-emotional development opportunities.

As part of the Iola community, the school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local district to support student success. Through its official website, usd257.org, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the public regarding academic programs, district policies, and upcoming events. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, Iola Middle School strives to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere that empowers students to reach their full potential within their community.
246
Total Students
19.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    211 (85.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (6.9 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Iola
Phone: (620)365-4785
Website: http://ims.usd257.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 127
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 86
Grade 7 68
Grade 8 92
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Humboldt Middle School
Humboldt
141 Students
1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748 (8.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th