Atlantic Middle School

Atlantic Comm School District
1100 Linn St
Atlantic, IA 50022
349 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Atlantic Middle School, located at 1100 Linn St in Atlantic, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the Atlantic Community School District. Dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a structured learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility within the Atlantic area.

In addition to its core academic programs, Atlantic Middle School emphasizes the importance of student engagement through various extracurricular activities and support services. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to maintain a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both educational excellence and social-emotional well-being. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, district news, and upcoming academic events, the school maintains an official website at http://www.atlanticiaschools.org.
349
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    293 (84.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    25 (7.2%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (4.9%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
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: Atlantic Comm School District
Phone: (712)243-1330
Website: http://www.atlanticiaschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 133
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* 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 6 124
Grade 7 108
Grade 8 117
Gender Ratio