LATHROP MIDDLE SCHOOL

195 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lathrop Middle School, located in Lathrop, Missouri, serves as a central hub for student development within the Lathrop R-II School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth, preparing students for the transition from their primary education to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its middle-level learners, encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills, independence, and a strong sense of community.

Beyond the classroom, Lathrop Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by providing various extracurricular opportunities and fostering a supportive school culture. The administration and faculty work collaboratively to maintain a safe and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage with both their studies and their peers. As part of the broader Lathrop school community, the middle school upholds a tradition of pride and academic focus, striving to help every student succeed in their educational journey.

195

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LATHROP MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
177 (90.8 %)
Hispanic
10 (5.1 %)
Two or More
6 (3.1 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	LATHROP R-II
Phone:	(816)710-6115
Website:	http://lathropschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
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 58

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 71