FAIR GROVE MIDDLE

fairgrove.k12.mo.us

364 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Fair Grove Middle School, located in the small community of Fair Grove, Missouri, serves as a central hub for students in the Fair Grove R-X School District. As part of a close-knit district, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education, providing a supportive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and character development. The middle school is dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of secondary education by fostering a culture of community involvement, student engagement, and foundational learning.

The school benefits from its identity within a compact, rural-suburban setting, which often allows for a more personalized approach to student success. By utilizing the resources of the broader Fair Grove school system, the middle school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates standard curriculum with various extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in specific school policies, athletic schedules, or academic calendars can find detailed information through the district’s official website at http://fairgrove.k12.mo.us.

364

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAIR GROVE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	6
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
339 (93.1 %)
Two or More
11 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
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:	FAIR GROVE R-X
Phone:	(417)759-2556
Website:	http://fairgrove.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
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 5 87

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 89