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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 24 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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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 Dec 4, 2025
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Algona Middle School
$6,892
raised using DonorsChoose
24
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
49
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
3
projects for
books
2
projects
for
art supplies
Algona Middle School has received support from
33 individuals from Iowa and
16 individuals out-of-state.