MARSHFIELD JR. HIGH

MARSHFIELD R-I
660 N LOCUST ST
MARSHFIELD, MO 65706
670 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Marshfield Junior High, located in Marshfield, Missouri, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Marshfield R-I School District. As a junior high facility, the school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique developmental needs of students in their early adolescent years. The campus, situated on N. Locust St., operates under the mascot of the "Blue Jays," fostering a strong sense of community pride and school spirit among its student body and faculty.

The school’s mission emphasizes both academic achievement and the cultivation of a supportive, growth-oriented environment. By offering a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education, the school encourages personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity. Through its official website (mjays.us), the district provides families with access to school calendars, athletic updates, and administrative resources, ensuring consistent communication between the school and the Marshfield community.
670
Total Students
50.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    597 (89.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    43 (6.4 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.4 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: MARSHFIELD R-I
Phone: (417)859-2120
Website: http://www.mjays.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 190
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 69

* 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 6 225
Grade 7 205
Grade 8 240
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NIANGUA MIDDLE SCHOOL
NIANGUA R-V
63 Students
301 RUMSEY ST
NIANGUA, MO 65713 (4.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th