CALIFORNIA MIDDLE

MONITEAU CO. R-I
211 S OWEN ST
CALIFORNIA, MO 65018
432 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
California Middle School, located at 211 S. Owen St. in California, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the California R-I School District. As a middle-level school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in the transitional years between elementary school and high school. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while building a strong foundation in core subject areas.

The school operates under the broader mission of the California R-I School District, which emphasizes community involvement, student achievement, and the effective use of educational resources. By providing a variety of extracurricular activities and support services, California Middle School strives to keep students engaged and connected to their peers and teachers. For families and community members looking for detailed information regarding current academic calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies, the school maintains an official web presence at http://www.californiak12.org.
432
Total Students
30.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    363 (84.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    56 (13.0 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    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: MONITEAU CO. R-I
Phone: (573)796-2146
Website: http://www.californiak12.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 105
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* 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 5 116
Grade 6 88
Grade 7 116
Grade 8 112
Gender Ratio