WEST COUNTY MIDDLE

www.wcr4.org

246 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West County Middle School, located at 1124 Main St in Leadwood, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for the West County R-IV School District. As a middle-level institution, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education, providing a structured environment designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their adolescent years. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a community-oriented atmosphere typical of the rural Leadwood area.

Operated under the West County R-IV school system, the middle school is committed to preparing students for future success through various extracurricular opportunities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives. By maintaining a connection to the broader district resources, the school strives to ensure that students have access to the necessary tools and support systems required to transition effectively into the high school level. For those seeking further information regarding specific school policies, calendars, or district updates, the school maintains an online presence at http://www.wcr4.org.

246

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST COUNTY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
239 (97.2 %)
Two or More
4 (1.6 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	WEST ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-IV
Phone:	(573)562-7535
Website:	http://www.wcr4.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 76

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 91