OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

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934 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Ozark Middle School, located in Ozark, Missouri, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Ozark R-VI School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and the more rigorous academic demands of high school. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the administration and faculty work to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for exploration in elective areas. Beyond the traditional classroom, Ozark Middle School emphasizes the importance of student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. By promoting a culture of collaboration, excellence, and inclusivity, the school strives to provide each student with the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both academically and personally during their formative middle school years.

934

Total Students

66.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	820
Hispanic	47
Black	17
Asian	7
Two or More	34
American Indian	9

White
820 (87.8 %)
Hispanic
47 (5.0 %)
Two or More
34 (3.6 %)
Black
17 (1.8 %)
American Indian
9 (1.0 %)
Asian
7 (0.7 %)

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:	OZARK R-VI
Phone:	(417)582-5903
Website:	http://WWW.OZARKTIGERS.ORG
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	934
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 5 446

Grade 6 488