Alta-Aurelia Middle School

Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
228 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Aurelia Middle School, located at 300 Ash St in Aurelia, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically providing a structured environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The school is situated within the Alta-Aurelia Community School District, which emphasizes a commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering a supportive atmosphere for students in grades 6 through 8.

The institution benefits from its small-town setting, which often allows for a more personalized educational experience and a strong sense of community engagement. By balancing core academic subjects with extracurricular opportunities, Aurelia Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of secondary education. As a key fixture of the town of Aurelia, the school plays a vital role in local social life and represents the district’s dedication to providing quality public education to the youth of Buena Vista and Cherokee counties.
228
Total Students
18.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    175 (76.8%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (17.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9%)
  • Black
    1 (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: Alta-Aurelia Comm School District
Phone: (712)434-5595
Website: http://www.alta-aurelia.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 60
Grade 6 65
Grade 7 58
Grade 8 45
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Cherokee Middle School
Cherokee Comm School District
329 Students
206 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012 (7.1 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th