Howar Middle School

Centerville Comm School District
850 S Park Street
Centerville, IA 52544
298 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Howar Junior High School, located at 850 S Park Street in Centerville, Iowa, serves as a key educational institution within the Centerville Community School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the academic transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in their early adolescent years. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and personal responsibility, preparing its student body for the rigors of secondary education.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with opportunities for student engagement. Through its connection to the broader Centerville Community School District, Howar Junior High works to align its educational goals with district-wide standards while maintaining a community-focused approach. Families and community members interested in detailed information regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies can access further resources through the official school district website at http://www.centervilleschools.org.
298
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    264 (88.6%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (7.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.7%)
  • Black
    3 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
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: Centerville Comm School District
Phone: (641)856-0760
Website: http://www.centervilleschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 151
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 90
Grade 7 113
Grade 8 95
Gender Ratio