Johnston Middle School
1,161 Students
Secondary School 8th - 9th
School Overview
Johnston Middle School, located in Johnston, Iowa, serves as a key transition point for students in the Johnston Community School District, typically catering to the 8th and 9th-grade levels. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and challenging academic environment that prepares students for the transition to the high school level. With a curriculum centered on core subjects, exploratory electives, and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to address the developmental needs of early adolescents by balancing rigorous academics with social-emotional growth.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative learning, encouraging students to take ownership of their education through a variety of programs and activities. By leveraging modern educational tools and focusing on student-centered instruction, Johnston Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to succeed. Its proximity to the broader Johnston school community allows for a cohesive academic path, ensuring that students are well-equipped with the skills and confidence necessary for their future success in secondary education.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative learning, encouraging students to take ownership of their education through a variety of programs and activities. By leveraging modern educational tools and focusing on student-centered instruction, Johnston Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to succeed. Its proximity to the broader Johnston school community allows for a cohesive academic path, ensuring that students are well-equipped with the skills and confidence necessary for their future success in secondary education.
1,161
Total Students
71.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 739 |
| Hispanic | 104 |
| Black | 138 |
| Asian | 115 |
| Two or More | 55 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White739 (64.1%)
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Black138 (12.0%)
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Asian115 (10.0%)
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Hispanic104 (9.0%)
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Two or More55 (4.8%)
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American Indian1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Secondary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Johnston Comm School District |
| Phone: | (515)278-0476 |
| Website: | http://www.johnstoncsd.org/school/johnston-middle-school/ |
| Grade Range: | 8th - 9th |
| Total Students: | 1,161 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 71.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 262 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 51 |
Grades Taught
Grade 8
577
Grade 9
584
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 577 |
| Grade 9 | 584 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 562 | 48.4% |
| Male | 590 | 50.8% |
| Not Specified | 9 | 0.8% |
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