AVA MIDDLE SCHOOL
AVA MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the AVA R-I school district, located in AVA, MO with about 413 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 24 teachers, AVA MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
AVA MIDDLE School, located at 507 North Spring Street in Ava, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Douglas County area. As part of the Ava R-I School District, the school is dedicated to bridging the developmental gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional growth of early adolescents. The campus serves as a vital part of the small-town community, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes student engagement, character development, and preparation for future academic success at the secondary level.
Beyond the classroom, the school typically plays an active role in the local community through extracurricular activities, athletics, and school-sponsored events that reflect the values of the Ava region. By utilizing its location in the heart of Ava, the school maintains strong ties to local families and stakeholders, working to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a solid foundation for their high school years.
For more information, contact AVA MIDDLE at (417) 683-3835 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AVA, MO 65608-0338
(417) 683-3835
AVA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AVA, MO with about 413 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- AVA R-I
- Total Students:
- 413
- Teachers:
- 24.87
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 413 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending AVA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.