CHESTER BOREN MIDDLE

www.cr6.org

300 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Chester Boren Middle School, located in Centralia, Missouri, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Centralia R-VI School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school by fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students. With a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while emphasizing character development and community involvement.

The school's identity is deeply rooted in its connection to the Centralia community, utilizing its resources to offer a balanced educational experience that includes both core academic subjects and various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction, Chester Boren Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong love for learning. Those interested in specific programming, faculty information, or district updates can visit their official website at http://www.centralia.k12.mo.us to learn more about their current initiatives and school calendar.

300

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHESTER BOREN MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
275 (91.7 %)
Two or More
11 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
10 (3.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	CENTRALIA R-VI
Phone:	(573)682-2617
Website:	http://www.cr6.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 107

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 107