NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE

www.kirkwoodschools.org

653 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Kirkwood Middle School (NKMS) is a prominent public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Kirkwood R-VII School District in Missouri. Located on Manchester Road, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on the holistic development of early adolescents. The campus serves as a central hub for the community, fostering an environment that emphasizes rigorous instruction alongside social-emotional growth, preparing students for a smooth transition into high school.

The school is known for its strong community involvement and the dedication of its staff to providing a supportive, inclusive, and challenging learning atmosphere. Beyond the core curriculum, NKMS offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student clubs, which allow students to explore their personal interests and build collaborative skills. By leveraging the resources of the broader Kirkwood school district, North Kirkwood Middle continues to maintain high educational standards and a vibrant school culture that prioritizes student engagement and success.

653

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	530
Hispanic	35
Black	40
Asian	6
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

White
530 (81.2 %)
Two or More
41 (6.3 %)
Black
40 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
35 (5.4 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	KIRKWOOD R-VII
Phone:	(314)213-6170
Website:	http://www.kirkwoodschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 205

Grade 7 216

Grade 8 232