LAURA SPEED ELLIOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAURA SPEED ELLIOTT MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BOONVILLE R-I school district, located in BOONVILLE, MO with about 335 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 25 teachers, LAURA SPEED ELLIOTT MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

LAURA SPEED ELLIOTT MIDDLE School (LSE), located in Boonville, Missouri, serves as the primary middle school for the Boonville R-I School District. Situated at 700 Main Street, the school focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school. It provides a structured academic environment for students in the middle grades, typically focusing on core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while often incorporating elective opportunities to help students explore personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a central role in the Boonville community by fostering student growth through extracurricular activities, athletics, and social development programs. As part of the smaller Boonville R-I district, the school aims to maintain a supportive, tight-knit atmosphere that emphasizes local values and student-teacher engagement. LSE is committed to preparing its students for the academic rigor of Boonville High School by emphasizing foundational skills, character development, and a culture of continuous learning.

For more information, contact LAURA SPEED ELLIOTT MIDDLE at (660) 882-6649 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.