NORTH PLATTE JR. HIGH

NORTH PLATTE CO. R-I
212 W SIXTH ST
DEARBORN, MO 64439
137 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
North Platte Junior High, located at 212 W Sixth St in Dearborn, Missouri, serves as a key academic institution within the North Platte County R-I School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to supporting students during their formative middle years, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparation for the transition to high school. The school operates under the mascot of the "Panthers," fostering a sense of community spirit and pride among its student body, faculty, and the surrounding Dearborn area.

The school’s official website, [www.nppanthers.org](http://www.nppanthers.org), serves as the primary hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and administrative updates. By providing a structured environment that emphasizes both core curriculum and student engagement, North Platte Junior High aims to equip its students with the skills necessary for long-term success while maintaining strong ties to the local North Platte community.
137
Total Students
10.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    131 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.7 %)
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: NORTH PLATTE CO. R-I
Phone: (816)450-3350
Website: http://WWW.nppanthers.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 21
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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 36
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 44
Gender Ratio