Newell-Fonda Middle School

Newell-Fonda Comm School District
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
124 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Newell-Fonda Middle School, located at 205 Clark St in Newell, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the Newell-Fonda Community School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive educational environment characteristic of small-town Iowa, where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. By bridging the gap between elementary and high school, the middle school focuses on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, providing a curriculum designed to build both academic foundations and social-emotional growth.

Beyond the classroom, Newell-Fonda Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, often encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic enrichment programs. The district pride itself on high academic standards and a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and parents. As part of a consolidated district, the middle school plays a central role in the local community, preparing students for the rigors of high school while maintaining the values and traditions of the Newell-Fonda Mustang spirit.
124
Total Students
6.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    98 (79.0%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (12.9%)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (4.0%)
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: Newell-Fonda Comm School District
Phone: (712)272-3324
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
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 40
Grade 7 34
Grade 8 50
Gender Ratio