JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE

529 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John B. Lange Middle School is a public middle school located in Columbia, Missouri, serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Columbia Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood middle school, it focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, alongside various elective opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, John B. Lange Middle School places a high value on community and student well-being. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, music programs, and clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build strong relationships with peers and faculty. By promoting a culture of support and high expectations, the school aims to help each student reach their full potential while navigating the unique challenges of the middle school years.

529

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	46
Black	201
Asian	15
Two or More	76
Pacific Islander	4

Black
201 (38.0 %)
White
187 (35.3 %)
Two or More
76 (14.4 %)
Hispanic
46 (8.7 %)
Asian
15 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8 %)

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:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3250
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 6 161

Grade 7 200

Grade 8 168