Camanche Middle School

www.camanche.k12.ia.us

256 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Camanche Middle School, located at 1400 9th St in Camanche, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Camanche Community School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and personal responsibility during the formative middle years. By providing a structured yet supportive environment, the institution aims to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to engage actively within their school community.

Beyond core academics, Camanche Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded experience that includes extracurricular activities and community involvement. The school prides itself on its commitment to student success, often working closely with families and the local community to create a positive learning culture. Through its faculty’s efforts, the school strives to instill values such as integrity and perseverance, ensuring that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential before advancing to Camanche High School.

256

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Camanche Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	15
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	12

White
223 (87.1%)
Hispanic
15 (5.9%)
Two or More
12 (4.7%)
Black
4 (1.6%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

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:	Camanche Comm School District
Phone:	(563)259-3014
Website:	http://www.camanche.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
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 5 62

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 70