Dike-New Hartford Junior High School

www.dnhcsd.org

210 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dike-New Hartford Junior High School is located in New Hartford, Iowa, and operates as part of the Dike-New Hartford Community School District. The school serves students in the middle grades, providing a focused academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary school and the rigorous demands of the district's high school program. As a smaller district, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage both academically and through various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is dedicated to maintaining the high academic standards associated with the Dike-New Hartford district, which has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the region. By utilizing their official website, http://www.dnhcsd.org, parents and community members can access resources regarding school policies, calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Ultimately, Dike-New Hartford Junior High aims to prepare its students for future success by balancing traditional educational instruction with social-emotional growth in a close-knit, rural Iowa setting.

210

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dike-New Hartford Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
195 (92.9%)
Hispanic
7 (3.3%)
Two or More
5 (2.4%)
American Indian
2 (1.0%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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:	Dike-New Hartford Comm School District
Phone:	(319)983-2206
Website:	http://www.dnhcsd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 60

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 73