Remsen-Union Middle School

Remsen-Union Comm School District
511 Roosevelt
Remsen, IA 51050
189 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Remsen-Union Middle School, located at 511 Roosevelt in Remsen, Iowa, serves as a key academic institution within the **MMCRU (Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn-Remsen-Union) Community School District**. As part of a collaborative district structure, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-level education that bridges the gap between elementary fundamentals and high school preparedness. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community involvement.

The institution functions under the broader umbrella of the MMCRU Royals, reflecting a unified spirit among the communities of Marcus, Meriden, Cleghorn, and Remsen. Through its official website, the district provides resources for students, parents, and faculty, ensuring transparency and connectivity across the rural Iowa district. By prioritizing extracurricular engagement alongside academic rigor, Remsen-Union Middle School plays an essential role in preparing its students to become successful, contributing members of the larger MMCRU community.
189
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
27.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    175 (92.6%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.2%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (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: Remsen-Union Comm School District
Phone: (712)786-1101
Website: http://www.mmcruroyals.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 5 58
Grade 6 59
Grade 7 37
Grade 8 35
Gender Ratio