Spirit Lake Middle School

Spirit Lake Comm School District
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
379 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Spirit Lake Middle School, located at 609 28th St in Spirit Lake, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the Spirit Lake Community School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, the middle school emphasizes the importance of community, character, and lifelong learning, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to maintaining strong communication between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing a variety of resources and school-wide initiatives, Spirit Lake Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. As part of a district known for its regional pride, the middle school plays an active role in shaping the academic foundation for the youth of the Spirit Lake area.
379
Total Students
23.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    338 (89.2%)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.2%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.0%)
  • Black
    5 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Spirit Lake Comm School District
Phone: (712)336-1370
Website: http://spirit-lake.k12.ia.us/middle-school/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 89
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 5 101
Grade 6 89
Grade 7 98
Grade 8 91
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Okoboji Middle School
Okoboji Comm School District
339 Students
1800 6th Street
Milford, IA 51351 (7.1 miles away)
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