TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
TRUMAN MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the ST. JOSEPH school district, located in ST JOSEPH, MO with about 494 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 35 teachers, TRUMAN MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
TRUMAN MIDDLE School, located at 3227 Olive in St. Joseph, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the St. Joseph School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and social responsibility for students during their middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, TRUMAN MIDDLE aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.
The school is deeply integrated into the St. Joseph community, emphasizing the importance of partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. With a focus on providing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, TRUMAN MIDDLE strives to meet the individual learning needs of its students while promoting a culture of mutual respect and safety. Through its commitment to excellence, the school works to ensure that all students have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
For more information, contact TRUMAN MIDDLE at (816) 671-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ST JOSEPH, MO 64507-2130
(816) 671-4400
TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ST JOSEPH, MO with about 494 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ST. JOSEPH
- Total Students:
- 494
- Teachers:
- 35.51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 494 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 73.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.5%
- Black or African American
- 8.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.