LEWIS AND CLARK MIDDLE

325 LEWIS AND CLARK DR
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101

1,005 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lewis and Clark Middle School, located at 325 Lewis and Clark Drive in Jefferson City, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Jefferson City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects alongside various elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Lewis and Clark Middle School places a significant emphasis on community and student engagement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, such as athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which help students explore their interests and build collaborative skills. With its location in the capital city, the school benefits from a diverse community atmosphere, striving to maintain high standards of excellence while promoting a culture of inclusivity and school pride among its staff, students, and families.

1,005

Total Students

82.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEWIS AND CLARK MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	625
Hispanic	54
Black	216
Asian	8
Two or More	99
American Indian	3

White
625 (62.2 %)
Black
216 (21.5 %)
Two or More
99 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
54 (5.4 %)
Asian
8 (0.8 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	JEFFERSON CITY
Phone:	(573)659-3200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,005
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	424
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 6 348

Grade 7 332

Grade 8 325