PLATTE CITY MIDDLE

(816)858-2036

www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com

686 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Platte City Middle School, located at 900 Pirate Dr. in Platte City, Missouri, serves as a key educational hub within the Platte County R-3 School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional growth during the transitional adolescent years. The campus reflects the district’s "Pirate" pride, creating a community-centered environment that emphasizes student engagement, collaborative learning, and preparation for high school success.

The school benefits from being part of a district known for its commitment to innovation and student achievement. By leveraging the resources of the Platte County School District, Platte City Middle School offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet diverse student needs, supported by extracurricular activities and athletics that encourage well-rounded development. Families and community members can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and school-specific programs through the official website at [www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com](http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com).

686

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PLATTE CITY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	561
Hispanic	49
Black	22
Asian	13
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

White
561 (81.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (7.1 %)
Two or More
33 (4.8 %)
Black
22 (3.2 %)
Asian
13 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9 %)
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:	PLATTE CO. R-III
Phone:	(816)858-2036
Website:	http://www.plattecountyschooldistrict.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 216

Grade 7 247

Grade 8 223