CHILLICOTHE MIDDLE

CHILLICOTHE R-II
1529 CALHOUN
CHILLICOTHE, MO 64601
371 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Chillicothe Middle School, located at 1529 Calhoun in Chillicothe, Missouri, serves as a core educational hub for students in the Chillicothe R-II School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and personal development during the formative middle school years. By offering a structured learning environment, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education while emphasizing the importance of community and student engagement.

As part of the broader Chillicothe school system, the middle school benefits from the district’s commitment to providing comprehensive resources and technology to enhance the classroom experience. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages students to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build strong character. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential information regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies to ensure a collaborative partnership between home and school.
371
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    325 (87.6 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (6.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • 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: CHILLICOTHE R-II
Phone: (660)646-1916
Website: http://www.chillicotheschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 139
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* 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 6 115
Grade 7 130
Grade 8 126
Gender Ratio