b"Go EDUCATION PELLA COMMUNITY SCHOOLSDutch!The Pella Community School District takes pride in the commitment to excellence demonstrated by students and staff.Pella Community Schools were voted #8 in the State of Iowa (2025). Part of the success is the combination of traditionalreading, writing, math, and history coupled with a strong emphasis on the arts, sciences, music, and physical activities.Every program and curriculum is designed to prepare every student to Learn, Lead, and Achieve! In addition, the schoolsoffer a variety of specialized programs, internships, apprenticeships, college credit classes, honors classes, and specialeducation programs. Preparing everyone to Learn, Lead, and Achieve!HIGH SCHOOLDISTRICT INFORMATIONPella High School is familiar with excellence both on theStudent to Teacher Ratio - 14:1 (2,300 students)field and in the classroom, where 9th-12th graders riseStudent to Computer Ratio - 1:1 (grades 2-12)above the rest! Students achieved significantly higherState Testing - between 80% and 90% of studentsACT scores than state and national averages. The schoolscoring proficient on standardized testsoffers multiple college-credit classes and places a strongSpecial Services Offered - Gifted and Talented,emphasis in STEM Education. Every student is guidedCounseling, At-Risk Support, Special Education, Readingtowards a positive horizon where 100% of graduatesPlus, English Language Learner leave with a post-secondary plan in hand. Whether it'sFaculty - highly qualified faculty with advanced degreespursuing four-year colleges (50%), two-year collegesand participation in continuing education(21%), one-year training programs (4%),apprenticeships (4%), military service (1%), or steppingELEMENTARY SCHOOLSdirectly into the workforce (19%), Pella High Schoolensures each individual finds their path to success.Excellence in education is the forefront at both Madisonand Lincoln Elementary Schools within the PellaBONUS: Apprenticeship and certification programs areCommunity School District. Both schools feature all-dayoffered through the Pella Career Academy (CAP). Inkindergarten, student-centered classrooms, and place anpartnership with local businesses, students have theemphasis on authentic learning to empower students toopportunity to graduate with qualifications, or even anbecome self-directed learners. The schools foster anAssociates Degree.environment where understanding is constructed,problems are collaboratively solved, and young minds are pellaschools.orgshaped for a brighter future.Lincoln Elementary641-628-3970INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLLittle Dutch AcademyThe Pella Community School District boasts a high- 641-628-1944achieving intermediate school where grades 4th throughMadison Elementary6th thrive in a dynamic environment with exceptional641-628-4638academic programs. Starting in 5th grade, students canJefferson Intermediateexplore their musical talents through band and orchestra.641-628-8267In 6th grade, the opportunities expand further with thePella Middle Schooladdition of chorus, providing a well-rounded experience641-628-4784in the world of music and education. Pella High School641-628-3870MIDDLE SCHOOLPella Middle School, grades 7th and 8th, champion theholistic growth of every student. A robust emphasis isplaced on academics, social development, and emotionalwell-being, encouraging young minds to flourish. Adiverse range of extracurricular opportunities areoffered, from musical avenues like jazz band and showchoir to athletics such as football, cross country, softball,and much more. Education and interactions within theschool work to create leaders and confident well-rounded students.19"