Spencer Middle School

Spencer Comm School District
1400 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
514 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Spencer Middle School, located in Spencer, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Spencer Community School District. Dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of middle schoolers. The institution places a strong emphasis on preparing students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a supportive environment that encourages social responsibility and active participation in the school community.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the Spencer community, reflecting the values of the local area. By providing various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, Spencer Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps students discover their unique interests and talents. With its commitment to student success and community engagement, the school serves as a foundational step in the broader educational journey provided by the Spencer Community School District.
514
Total Students
29.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    448 (87.2%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    17 (3.3%)
  • Black
    5 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Spencer Comm School District
Phone: (712)262-3345
Website: http://www.spencerschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 210
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39

* 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 6 161
Grade 7 183
Grade 8 170
Gender Ratio