Humboldt Middle School

Humboldt Comm School District
1400 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
454 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Humboldt Middle School, located at 1400 Wildcat Rd in Humboldt, Iowa, serves as a core educational hub for the local community as part of the Humboldt Community School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility in its students. By maintaining a supportive environment, the institution aims to prepare adolescents for the rigors of secondary education while helping them navigate their formative middle school years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Humboldt Middle School places a strong emphasis on community pride and student engagement, often utilizing the "Wildcat" mascot to build a sense of spirit and belonging. The school’s location provides a central point for students from the surrounding Humboldt area, and it serves as a venue for various extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs designed to help students discover their individual interests and talents. Through its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, the school plays a vital role in shaping the future of the local youth.
454
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    390 (85.9%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (11.2%)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.8%)
  • Black
    3 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
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: Humboldt Comm School District
Phone: (515)332-2812
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 5 130
Grade 6 90
Grade 7 127
Grade 8 107
Gender Ratio