Emmetsburg Middle School

Emmetsburg Comm School District
205 King Street
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
199 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Emmetsburg Middle School, located at 205 King Street in Emmetsburg, Iowa, serves as a central hub for student development within the Emmetsburg Community School District. Operating under the "E-Hawks" identity, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous demands of high school. The facility focuses on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for the transition to secondary education through a comprehensive curriculum tailored to middle-grade learners.

As part of the broader E-Hawks community, the school emphasizes a sense of local pride and encourages active participation in both academic and extracurricular activities. By leveraging their district website (http://www.e-hawks.org), the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, athletic schedules, and policy information. Emmetsburg Middle School plays a vital role in the community by nurturing the social and intellectual skills of its students, ensuring they are well-equipped for their future academic endeavors.
199
Total Students
27.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    178 (89.4%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5%)
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: Emmetsburg Comm School District
Phone: (712)852-2892
Website: http://www.e-hawks.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 60
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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 43
Grade 6 53
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Graettinger-Terril Middle School
Graettinger-Terril Comm School District
48 Students
205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342 (8.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th