WEST PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL

WEST PLAINS MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the WEST PLAINS R-VII school district, located in WEST PLAINS, MO with about 586 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, WEST PLAINS MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

WEST PLAINS MIDDLE School, located at 730 E Olden in West Plains, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the West Plains R-VII School District. As part of the "Zizzer" community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the middle grade levels. The facility provides a structured learning environment focused on preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous core academics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school operates under the broader district mission of providing quality education to the West Plains community. Through its online presence at zizzers.org, the school maintains communication with parents and the public regarding district policies, school calendars, and extracurricular activities. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere and community involvement, WEST PLAINS MIDDLE School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body rooted in the traditions and values of the Zizzer school spirit.

For more information, contact WEST PLAINS MIDDLE at (417) 256-6150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

730 E OLDEN
WEST PLAINS, MO 65775-3348
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WEST PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST PLAINS, MO with about 586 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
WEST PLAINS R-VII
Total Students:
586
Teachers:
37.28
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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 586 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST PLAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.

White
93.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Two or more races
1.4%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%

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.