Vernon Middle School

587 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Vernon Middle School, located in Marion, Iowa, serves as a key academic institution within the Marion Independent School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in the middle grades. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, Vernon Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while encouraging personal growth, critical thinking, and social responsibility.

The school community emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, partnering with families and the local Marion community to ensure student success. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Vernon Middle School utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to help students discover their individual strengths. Whether through athletics, arts, or academic programs, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential in a safe and welcoming environment.

587

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vernon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	470
Hispanic	38
Black	31
Asian	1
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
470 (80.1%)
Two or More
40 (6.8%)
Hispanic
38 (6.5%)
Black
31 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Marion Independent School District
Phone:	(319)377-9401
Website:	http://www.marion-isd.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 5 137

Grade 6 132

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 150