North Union Middle School

North Kossuth Comm School District
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
110 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
North Union Middle School, located at 203 5th St North in Swea City, Iowa, serves as a key academic institution within the North Union Community School District. As a middle school, it focuses on providing a transitional educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the social-emotional development of young adolescents in a rural Iowa community.

The school operates under the broader North Union district framework, which aims to provide consistent educational opportunities across its consolidated campuses. Through their official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum, school activities, and district-wide initiatives. By fostering a supportive local environment, North Union Middle School strives to prepare its students for the academic rigors of the district's high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities and community engagement.
110
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    98 (89.1%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (5.5%)
  • Two or More
    5 (4.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.9%)
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: North Kossuth Comm School District
Phone: (515)272-4361
Website: http://www.nuwarriors.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 110
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
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 6 37
Grade 7 36
Grade 8 37
Gender Ratio