Decorah Middle School

Decorah Community School District
405 Winnebago St.
Decorah, IA 52101
432 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Decorah Middle School, located in the scenic community of Decorah, Iowa, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the middle grades. As part of the Decorah Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while encouraging social and emotional development, reflecting the district’s commitment to academic excellence and well-rounded student growth.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Decorah Middle School emphasizes a culture of community and character, often utilizing its unique location in the driftless region of Northeast Iowa to provide diverse learning opportunities. The school promotes active participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts, ensuring that students have a well-balanced middle school experience. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, engaged citizens in a global society.
432
Total Students
35.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    379 (87.7%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.5%)
  • Black
    7 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Decorah Community School District
Phone: (563)382-8427
Website: http://www.decorah.k12.ia.us/dms/dms.htm
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 85
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 5 116
Grade 6 100
Grade 7 113
Grade 8 103
Gender Ratio