IATSICalendar available · 6 events · Auto-updating
Johnston Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27
Johnston, Iowa|Johnston Comm School District
Johnston, IA 50131
Loading...
Never miss a day at Johnston Middle School.
Sync this calendar to your phone.
Auto-updates all year · $29.99/yr
Upcoming Events
Aug
10
Mon
New Teacher OrientationEvent
Aug
13
Thu
Staff Professional Development DaysStaff Day
No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.
Aug
24
Mon
First Day of School K-12Event
Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.
Aug
24
Mon
Early Dismissalhalf_day
First Day of School K-12
Aug
26
Wed
No School for KindergartenEvent
Sep
1
Tue
First Day of PreschoolEvent
Also available for your address
Sync all 6 events to your phone
Plus waste, sports, holidays, and more.
School Profile
Grades
8–9
Enrollment
1,200
Student:Teacher
18.2:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Johnston Comm School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
26.3%
Phone
(515)278-0476School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
84%
91th percentile in IA
Math Proficiency
79%
84th percentile in IA
Chronic Absenteeism
4.3%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
150 students enrolled
Dual Enrollment
113 students enrolled
SAT/ACT
2 test takers
Athletics
20 sports, 29 teams
406 participants
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.9:1
Worse than average in IATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,120
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
65.03
100% fully certified
Counselors
2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
0.75
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,378
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,017
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$17,737
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 46%Local 50%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$287,903
+1.5% 1yr+27.9% 5yr
Des Moines, IA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
17.6%
Below 150% poverty line
4.5%
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Uninsured residents
7.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
801
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
761
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
63%
District rate, school may vary
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,161
Current enrollment
Stable(+1% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 10, 2026
New Teacher Orientation
EventThu, Aug 13, 2026
Staff Professional Development Days
Staff DayMon, Aug 24, 2026
First Day of School K-12
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | First Day of Preschool |
Showing 1 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnston Middle School
Johnston Middle School currently enrolls 1,200 students across multiple grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IA.
Calendar Guides
School profiles: Data from NCES Common Core of Data. Calendar events from district calendar sources, updated automatically. · How we verify this data