WCA Middle School

WEST CENTRAL AREA
301 COUNTY ROAD 2
BARRETT, MN 56311
232 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
WCA Middle School, located in Barrett, Minnesota, is a key component of the West Central Area (WCA) Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on fostering a supportive educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while providing the social and emotional guidance necessary for this transitional stage of development.

The school emphasizes community involvement and a well-rounded educational experience, often integrating local values with state-mandated learning standards. By maintaining a smaller, community-focused setting in rural Minnesota, WCA Middle School aims to provide personalized attention to its students, encouraging participation in both extracurricular activities and core academic pursuits to prepare them for the rigors of secondary education.
232
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    219 (94.4%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.2%)
  • Black
    2 (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: WEST CENTRAL AREA
Phone: (320)528-7400
Website: http://www.isd2342.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 59
Grade 6 61
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 62
Gender Ratio