Perry Middle School

Perry Comm School District
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
370 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Perry Middle School, located at 1200 18th Street in Perry, Iowa, serves as a central hub for student development within the Perry Community School District. Dedicated to meeting the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of adolescents, the school provides a structured environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the complexities of high school. The middle school focuses on fostering a culture of academic rigor while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of core subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond classroom instruction, Perry Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and character development. The institution works to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible, engaged citizens. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success by promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and a lifelong commitment to learning.
370
Total Students
27.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    181 (48.9%)
  • White
    153 (41.4%)
  • Black
    16 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8%)
  • 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: Perry Comm School District
Phone: (515)465-3531
Website: http://www.perry.k12.ia.us/ms/msindex.htm
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 178
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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 6 128
Grade 7 110
Grade 8 132
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Woodward-Granger Middle School
Woodward-Granger Comm School District
248 Students
306 W 3rd St
Woodward, IA 50276 (8.1 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th