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About this school
Algona Middle School is
a rural public school
in Algona, Iowa that is part of Algona Community School District.
It serves 419 students
in grades 5 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
Its teachers have had 25 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Grades 5 - 8
419 Students
28 Teachers
600 S Hale StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
11%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Algona Middle School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
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Algona Middle School
$7,094
raised using DonorsChoose
25
projects
funded
8
teachers
funded
53
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Algona Middle School has received support from
34 individuals from Iowa and
19 individuals out-of-state.
