Denison Middle School

Denison Comm School District
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
502 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Denison Middle School, located in Denison, Iowa, serves as a key educational institution within the Denison Community School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its adolescent students, the school focuses on providing a structured environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community, emphasizing core academic standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a sense of social responsibility.

Beyond standard academics, Denison Middle School places a high value on student engagement and extracurricular involvement. By offering a variety of programs, the school aims to help students explore their interests, develop leadership qualities, and build positive relationships with both peers and faculty. As part of a diverse and growing community, the school strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere that prepares its student body for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
502
Total Students
33.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    331 (65.9%)
  • White
    133 (26.5%)
  • Black
    21 (4.2%)
  • Asian
    14 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    3 (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: Denison Comm School District
Phone: (712)263-9393
Website: http://www.denison.k12.ia.us/ms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 304
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48

* 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 6 160
Grade 7 168
Grade 8 174
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Schleswig Middle School
Schleswig Comm School District
51 Students
714 Date Street
Schleswig, IA 51461 (9.9 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th