North Polk Middle School

www.northpolk.org

504 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Polk Middle School, located in Alleman, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub within the North Polk Community School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. With a focus on both academic excellence and personal growth, the institution strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and character development.

The school benefits from being part of a growing district known for its strong community involvement and dedication to student success. By providing a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs, North Polk Middle School encourages students to explore their interests and build a sense of belonging. Through the integration of modern instructional practices and a commitment to maintaining high standards, the school aims to empower its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within their community and beyond.

504

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Polk Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	471
Hispanic	13
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	10

White
471 (93.6%)
Hispanic
13 (2.6%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	North Polk Comm School District
Phone:	(515)984-3400
Website:	http://www.northpolk.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 156

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 170