Gerald W Kirn Middle School

Gerald W Kirn Middle School serves 914 students in grades 6 through 8 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. With 64 full-time teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1, providing opportunities for more personalized attention in the classroom. Academically, the school has room for growth, with 65% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 57% meeting standards in mathematics.

While these scores place the school in the 27th percentile statewide, ranking 943rd out of 1,288 Iowa middle schools, the dedicated teaching staff works within a supportive learning environment to help students develop their skills. The school draws from a stable suburban community where the median household income is $76,075 and the poverty rate sits at 10.2%. About one-third of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a community that values education.

Median home values of $229,900 indicate an established neighborhood with families invested in the area. Gerald W Kirn Middle School operates as a regular public school in this large suburban setting, serving families throughout the Council Bluffs community who are looking for a neighborhood middle school experience for their children during these important transitional years.