Greene County Middle School

Greene County Comm School District
101 Ram Drive
Jefferson, IA 50129
347 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Greene County Middle School, located at 203 W. Harrison in Jefferson, Iowa, serves as a central hub for student development within the Greene County Community School District. Dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth and personal responsibility, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the unique transitional needs of students in their middle school years. By focusing on both core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to prepare its learners for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

As part of the broader Greene County school system, the middle school emphasizes community involvement and the values of a supportive, rural educational setting. The staff is committed to creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to build character, develop critical thinking skills, and engage in collaborative learning. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific academic programs, faculty resources, or district-wide initiatives can visit their official website at http://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us.
347
Total Students
22.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    293 (84.4%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (10.4%)
  • Two or More
    14 (4.0%)
  • Black
    3 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    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: Greene County Comm School District
Phone: (515)386-4168
Website: http://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 143
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 84
Grade 6 93
Grade 7 85
Grade 8 85
Gender Ratio