At a glance
Reported students
248
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
253
Woodward-Granger Middle School: 248 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
21.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 214
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.4:1
What the reported data says about Woodward-Granger Middle School
Woodward-Granger Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Woodward. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Woodward-Granger Comm School District. NCES reports 248 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.5:1, above the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Woodward-Granger Middle School
- 1How do the reported 21.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.9%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Woodward-Granger Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–01
253 reported students
Woodward-Granger High School
High · Grades 09–12
270 reported students
Woodward-Granger Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
349 reported students
Woodward Academy
High · Grades 05–12
110 reported students
Public schools near Woodward-Granger Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward-Granger High School High · Woodward-Granger Comm School District | 09–12 | 270 | under 0.1 mi |
| Woodward Academy High · Woodward-Granger Comm School District | 05–12 | 110 | 1.2 mi |
| Madrid Elementary School Elementary · Madrid Comm School District | PK–05 | 259 | 5.5 mi |
| Madrid Junior High School Middle · Madrid Comm School District | 06–08 | 151 | 6.1 mi |
| Madrid High School High · Madrid Comm School District | 09–12 | 195 | 6.1 mi |
| Perry Middle School Middle · Perry Comm School District | 06–08 | 370 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Woodward-Granger Middle School
What grades does Woodward-Granger Middle School serve?
Woodward-Granger Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Woodward-Granger Comm School District.
How many students attend Woodward-Granger Middle School?
Woodward-Granger Middle School reported 248 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 214 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodward-Granger Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 21.5:1, based on 248 students and 11.54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Woodward-Granger Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Woodward-Granger Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Woodward-Granger Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Woodward-Granger Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Woodward-Granger Middle School in?
Woodward-Granger Middle School is part of Woodward-Granger Comm School District, based in Granger, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Woodward-Granger Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woodward-Granger High School (under 0.1 mi), Woodward Academy (1.2 mi), Madrid Elementary School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.