Pocahontas Area Middle School serves 128 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
128 students
Showing 2000–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2000–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2000–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
7%
White
96%
70%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pocahontas Area Middle School?
128 students attend Pocahontas Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pocahontas Area Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocahontas Area Middle School?
Pocahontas Area Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Area Middle School offer ?
Pocahontas Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pocahontas Area Middle School part of?
Pocahontas Area Middle School is part of Pocahontas Area Community School District.
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