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Pella Middle School

613 E 13th, Pella, IA 50219Pella Comm School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
382
Students
Total enrolled
$14,628
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 382 students in grades 07–08 in Pella, Iowa.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,628 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Pella Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Pella, Iowa, serving grades 07–08 with 382 students. The district invests $14,628 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 21% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Pella Middle School

382
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
21%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution185 male · 197 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility21%
National avg 52% · 79 students
Student Composition
88%
Asian2%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 192247001351

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,628Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,628
State avg
$17,386
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,436
Student Support$2,779
Administration$1,755
Operations$2,194
Other$1,463
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,628 spent per student, an estimated $6,480 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
49%
State government
43.6%
Local (property tax)
48.5%
Federal programs
7.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 21% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Madison Elementary SchoolLincoln Elementary School
↓
Middle
Jefferson Intermediate
↓
High School
Pella High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyMarion County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPella Comm School District →
Phone: (641)628-4784
NCES ID: 192247001351
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Pella seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Pella Comm School District
High
Pella High School
764 students · 09–12
14% FRL
Mid
Jefferson Intermediate
526 students · 04–06
19% FRL
Elem
Madison Elementary School
490 students · PK–03
23% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary School
329 students · PK–03
14% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
613 E 13th, Pella, IA 50219
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.