Central Springs Middle School

www.centralsprings.net

255 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Central Springs Middle School, located in Nora Springs, Iowa, serves as a key academic institution within the Central Springs Community School District. The school provides a focused educational environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing foundational learning, character development, and preparation for high school. As part of a consolidated district, the school works to foster a sense of community while offering students access to a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic resources designed to support their growth during their adolescent years.

The school is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between elementary and secondary education. By leveraging the resources of the broader district, Central Springs Middle School aims to provide a well-rounded curriculum that balances core subjects with elective opportunities, ensuring students are challenged and engaged. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active presence, emphasizing open communication and district-wide initiatives to enhance the overall educational experience for families in the Nora Springs area.

255

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Springs Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	11
Black	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
231 (90.9%)
Hispanic
11 (4.3%)
Two or More
7 (2.8%)
Black
4 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Central Springs Comm School District
Phone:	(641)749-5301
Website:	http://www.centralsprings.net
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 4 54

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 54