Central Lee Middle School

Central Lee Comm School District
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
394 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Central Lee Middle School, located in Donnellson, Iowa, serves as a central hub for student development within the Central Lee Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. By emphasizing academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, the middle school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within their rural Iowa community.

The school is characterized by a commitment to student achievement and community involvement, leveraging its location along Highway 218 to serve families across the district. Through a combination of core academic instruction and various extracurricular opportunities, Central Lee Middle School encourages students to explore their interests and discover their potential. With a focus on collaboration between staff, students, and parents, the school maintains a culture that values both individual progress and the collective success of the student body.
394
Total Students
18.6
Full-Time Teachers
21.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    372 (94.4%)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.0%)
  • Black
    4 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Central Lee Comm School District
Phone: (319)835-9510
Website: http://www.centrallee.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 5 100
Grade 6 108
Grade 7 91
Grade 8 95
Gender Ratio