Pella Middle School

Pella Comm School District
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219
375 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Pella Middle School, located in Pella, Iowa, serves as a key educational institution within the Pella Community School District. Dedicated to the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary learning and the rigorous expectations of high school. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation while fostering social and emotional growth, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academics, Pella Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and exploratory arts programs. The school is known for its supportive community environment, reflecting the values of the broader Pella area. By prioritizing student engagement and maintaining high academic standards, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning atmosphere that empowers young adolescents to reach their full potential.
375
Total Students
24.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    332 (88.5%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.0%)
  • Black
    8 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5%)
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: Pella Comm School District
Phone: (641)628-4784
Website: http://www.pella.k12.ia.us/ms.htm
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 50
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 7 184
Grade 8 191
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Jefferson Intermediate
Pella Comm School District
494 Students
801 E 13th St
Pella, IA 50219 (0.1 miles away)
Middle School 4th - 6th