Schaller-Crestland Ridge View Middle School

Schaller-Crestland Comm School District
310 W Main
Early, IA 50535
126 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Schaller-Crestland Middle School, which serves as a component of the Ridge View district, is located in the small community of Early, Iowa. As part of a larger district-wide consolidation, the school functions within a rural educational framework designed to serve students in the surrounding region. The facility at 310 W Main is situated in a quiet, central location that reflects the community-oriented nature of the district, focusing on providing foundational education to middle-grades students in the Sac County area.

The school operates as part of the Ridge View school system, which is known for its collaborative approach to education across its various grade-level centers. Because it is part of a shared district structure, the school emphasizes a tight-knit environment where staff and students work closely together. While the building serves as a local hub for the Early community, its curriculum and academic policies are aligned with the broader goals of the Ridge View district, aimed at preparing students for the transition to high school within their unified system.
126
Total Students
8.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    103 (81.7%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (11.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (4.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8%)
  • Two or More
    1 (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: Schaller-Crestland Comm School District
Phone: (712)273-5192
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 17
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 52
Gender Ratio