Algona Middle School

Algona Comm School District
601 S. Hale
Algona, IA 50511
419 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Algona Middle School, located at 601 S. Hale in Algona, Iowa, serves as a central hub for the community's middle-level education. As part of the Algona Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The facility is designed to support a diverse curriculum, offering students opportunities to engage in core academic subjects while exploring extracurricular interests that help build character and school spirit.

Beyond its academic offerings, Algona Middle School emphasizes a supportive culture that encourages student involvement and community connection. By prioritizing collaborative learning and providing resources that cater to the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success. With its focus on local values and educational growth, the school remains a vital pillar for families in the Algona area, ensuring that students have the guidance and tools necessary to navigate their middle school years effectively.
419
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    365 (87.1%)
  • Hispanic
    46 (11.0%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Algona Comm School District
Phone: (515)295-7207
Website: http://www.algona.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 127
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* 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 89
Grade 6 102
Grade 7 112
Grade 8 116
Gender Ratio