CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

CENTRAL MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW MADRID CO. R-I school district, located in NEW MADRID, MO with about 310 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, CENTRAL MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CENTRAL MIDDLE School is a public educational institution located in New Madrid, Missouri, serving as part of the New Madrid County R-I School District. Situated along U.S. Highway 61, the school provides a foundational middle-level education focused on preparing students for their transition into high school. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes the academic and social development of its adolescent student body within the broader context of the county’s educational system.

The school operates under the mission and resources of the New Madrid County R-I School District, which is dedicated to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum and extracurricular involvement. By maintaining a clear connection to the district’s central administration, CENTRAL MIDDLE School strives to meet state educational standards while addressing the specific needs of the local New Madrid community. Families and stakeholders can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website provided.

For more information, contact CENTRAL MIDDLE at (573) 688-2176 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.