ROCKWOOD SOUTH MIDDLE

www.rsdmo.org/rsouth

887 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rockwood South Middle School, located in Fenton, Missouri, is a key component of the Rockwood School District, one of the largest and most highly-regarded districts in the state. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, fine arts, and a variety of elective courses, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to explore their personal interests.

Beyond the classroom, Rockwood South Middle emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school offers numerous clubs, athletic programs, and service-learning opportunities that encourage students to develop leadership skills and build positive peer relationships. With a strong focus on student-centered instruction and a collaborative culture involving parents and faculty, Rockwood South Middle strives to ensure that every student feels supported as they navigate the critical middle school years.

887

Total Students

59.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCKWOOD SOUTH MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	728
Hispanic	25
Black	65
Asian	26
Two or More	40
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
728 (82.1 %)
Black
65 (7.3 %)
Two or More
40 (4.5 %)
Asian
26 (2.9 %)
Hispanic
25 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	ROCKWOOD R-VI
Phone:	(636)891-6850
Website:	http://www.rsdmo.org/rsouth
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	887
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 6 301

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 287