NORTH CO. MIDDLE

www.ncsd.k12.mo.us

396 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

North County Middle School, located at 406 E. Chestnut in Desloge, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the North County R-I School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in the early adolescent years, providing a bridge between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

The school functions as part of the broader North County community, emphasizing local school pride and district-wide educational goals. Through its official website, http://www.ncsd.k12.mo.us, the institution maintains communication with parents and the public regarding school policies, extracurricular activities, and academic initiatives. By prioritizing a supportive classroom environment and community engagement, North County Middle School strives to equip its students with the foundational skills and character necessary for long-term success.

396

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH CO. MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	375
Hispanic	6
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
375 (94.7 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.5 %)
Black
6 (1.5 %)
Asian
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:	NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I
Phone:	(573)431-3300
Website:	http://www.ncsd.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
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 7 173

Grade 8 223