DIAMOND MIDDLE

DIAMOND R-IV
401 S MAIN
DIAMOND, MO 64840
167 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Diamond Middle School is located in the small community of Diamond, Missouri, serving as a key educational institution within the Diamond R-IV School District. As a middle school, the facility focuses on the transitional academic and social development of students, typically covering the transition between elementary and high school. The school operates under the mascot of the "Wildcats," reflecting the pride and community spirit associated with the local district.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Diamond, where the district is known for maintaining a close-knit environment that emphasizes student support and community engagement. By utilizing their official website, families and community members can access resources such as academic calendars, district news, and administrative contacts. Diamond Middle School continues to prioritize a balanced curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic rigors of Diamond High School while fostering a supportive and localized learning culture.
167
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    135 (80.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (10.2 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.4 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
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: DIAMOND R-IV
Phone: (417)325-5336
Website: http://www.diamondwildcats.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 79
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 51
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 70
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
EAST MIDDLE
JOPLIN SCHOOLS
597 Students
4594 EAST 20TH ST
JOPLIN, MO 64802 (9.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th