HARRISBURG MIDDLE

HARRISBURG R-VIII
233 S HARRIS
HARRISBURG, MO 65256
133 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Harrisburg Middle School is located in Harrisburg, Missouri, and operates as part of the Harrisburg R-VIII School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment designed to help adolescents transition successfully from elementary school to high school. The school typically emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

As a community-centered institution, Harrisburg Middle School benefits from its location in a smaller school district, which often fosters strong relationships between staff, students, and local families. The school prides itself on maintaining high academic expectations while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and academic organizations. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Harrisburg Middle aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while helping them develop the character and skills necessary for long-term success.
133
Total Students
10.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    122 (91.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (4.5 %)
  • Black
    3 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5 %)
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: HARRISBURG R-VIII
Phone: (573)817-5857
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 33
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 45
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 38
Gender Ratio