West Bend-Mallard Middle School

West Bend-Mallard Comm School District
300 3rd Ave. SW
West Bend, IA 50597
132 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
West Bend-Mallard Middle School, located in West Bend, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for the local community, operating as part of the West Bend-Mallard Community School District. Situated at 300 3rd Ave. SW, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while maintaining a close-knit, supportive atmosphere characteristic of a small-town Iowa district.

Beyond core academic instruction, West Bend-Mallard Middle School emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities and community involvement. The school prides itself on its accessibility and communication with families, utilizing its online presence to keep the community informed about academic progress, district policies, and upcoming events. As a community-centered institution, it plays an essential role in the West Bend area by promoting school spirit and academic achievement in a collaborative, localized setting.
132
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
33.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    125 (94.7%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8%)
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: West Bend-Mallard Comm School District
Phone: (515)887-7831
Website: http://www.west-bend.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 33.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 31
Grade 6 30
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 33
Gender Ratio