MARK TWAIN JR. HIGH

RALLS CO. R-II
21622 HWY 19
CENTER, MO 63436
202 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mark Twain Junior High, located in Center, Missouri, serves as a key secondary education facility within the Ralls County R-II School District. Situated along Highway 19, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in the middle-school grade levels. Its mission is aligned with the broader district goals of fostering student development, academic achievement, and preparation for high school success within a rural community setting.

The school operates as part of a small, community-oriented district that emphasizes local engagement and consistent academic standards. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum, school activities, and administrative resources. As a staple of the Center, Missouri area, Mark Twain Junior High plays a vital role in supporting the educational needs of the local student population by balancing core instructional requirements with a focus on student growth.
202
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    195 (96.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.0 %)
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: RALLS CO. R-II
Phone: (573)267-3397
Website: http://rallsr2.k12.mo.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 45
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 6 66
Grade 7 62
Grade 8 74
Gender Ratio