Le Mars Middle School

Le Mars Comm School District
977 3rd Ave SW
Le Mars, IA 51031
487 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Le Mars Middle School, located in Le Mars, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Le Mars Community School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students during their transition from elementary to high school. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to help students explore their interests while building a strong foundation in core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies.

Beyond the classroom, Le Mars Middle School places a significant emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and student organizations, which are designed to teach teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility. With a focus on preparing students for their future academic careers, the school strives to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
487
Total Students
32.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    340 (69.8%)
  • Hispanic
    90 (18.5%)
  • Black
    21 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.8%)
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: Le Mars Comm School District
Phone: (712)546-7022
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 143
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51

* 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 6 167
Grade 7 171
Grade 8 149
Gender Ratio