Hampton-Dumont Middle School

Hampton-Dumont Comm School District
601 12th Ave NE
Hampton, IA 50441
363 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Hampton-Dumont Middle School, located in Hampton, Iowa, serves as a central educational hub for students in the middle grades within the Hampton-Dumont Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. By focusing on academic development alongside social and emotional growth, the institution aims to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a variety of core subjects and elective opportunities, often emphasizing the importance of school spirit and extracurricular involvement. Located on 12th Ave NE, the school functions as a focal point for families in the region, promoting a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. Through its commitment to staff development and student engagement, Hampton-Dumont Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps each student reach their full potential in a small-town setting.
363
Total Students
23.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    193 (53.2%)
  • Hispanic
    158 (43.5%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.9%)
  • Black
    3 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Hampton-Dumont Comm School District
Phone: (641)456-4735
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 178
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 93
Grade 6 77
Grade 7 95
Grade 8 98
Gender Ratio