AVA MIDDLE

AVA R-I
507 NORTH SPRING STREET
AVA, MO 65608
390 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
390
Total Students
25.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    367 (94.1 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
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: AVA R-I
Phone: (417)683-3835
Website: http://www.avaschools.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 141
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 58

* 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 97
Grade 6 103
Grade 7 91
Grade 8 99
Gender Ratio