SOUTHERN BOONE MIDDLE

629 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Southern Boone Middle School, located in Ashland, Missouri, serves as a key academic institution within the Southern Boone County School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and the rigorous demands of high school by focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to engage young adolescents, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond the classroom, Southern Boone Middle School fosters a vibrant community culture by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. By prioritizing active parent involvement and a strong connection to the surrounding Ashland community, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience. The faculty and staff are committed to preparing students for future success by providing the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

629

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHERN BOONE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	553
Hispanic	27
Black	10
Asian	3
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
553 (87.9 %)
Two or More
34 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
27 (4.3 %)
Black
10 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SOUTHERN BOONE CO. R-I
Phone:	(573)657-2146
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 160

Grade 6 158

Grade 7 157

Grade 8 154