publicmiddleGrade 5-8

Spirit Lake Middle School

609 28Th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, United States

+1 (712) 336-1370

http://spirit-lake.k12.ia.us/middle-school/

8.2

Overall Rating

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Spirit Lake Middle School Overview

About This School

Spirit Lake Middle School is a public middle in Spirit Lake, Iowa, serving 379 students in grades Grade 5-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 77% proficiency in ELA and 86% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 23 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $69,343. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 51% male and 49% female. The demographic makeup is 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or More Races, 1% Asian, and 1% Black.

379

Total Students

Grade 5-8

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

23 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts77%

Mathematics86%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 5-8

County

Dickinson County

Students per Counselor

379:1

Spirit Lake Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

77%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 80%State Avg: 70%

86%

Mathematics

City Avg: 82%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.7:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

379

Students per Counselor

Spirit Lake Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$69,343

City Avg: $69,343

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor379:1

Spirit Lake Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.66%

Male

49.34%

Female

Total Enrollment: 379 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White89.18%

Hispanic3.96%

Asian1.06%

Black1.32%

Two or More Races4.22%

Native American0.26%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spirit Lake Middle School

Q: What is Spirit Lake Middle School?

A: Spirit Lake Middle School is a middle public located in Spirit Lake.

Q: How many students attend Spirit Lake Middle School?

A: Spirit Lake Middle School has approximately 379 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Middle School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Spirit Lake Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Spirit Lake Middle School - Spirit Lake, IA

Quick Facts about Spirit Lake Middle School
School Name	Spirit Lake Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 5-8
Location	609 28Th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, Spirit Lake, IA
County	Dickinson County
Phone	+1 (712) 336-1370
Total Students	379
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	23
Rating	8.2/10
ELA Proficiency	77%
Math Proficiency	86%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Spirit Lake Middle School

What is Spirit Lake Middle School?

Spirit Lake Middle School is a middle public located in Spirit Lake.

How many students attend Spirit Lake Middle School?

Spirit Lake Middle School has approximately 379 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Middle School is 15:1.

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