ST. JAMES MIDDLE

370 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

St. James Middle School, located at 1 Tiger Drive in St. James, Missouri, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the St. James R-I School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students transitioning from elementary to high school. By emphasizing core subjects alongside elective opportunities, the institution aims to prepare its student body for future success while upholding the community’s "Tiger" spirit.

The school operates under the broader mission of the St. James R-I district, which prioritizes student-centered learning, technological integration, and strong partnerships between the faculty and local families. Through its official website, http://stjschools.org, the district provides parents and community members with access to school calendars, athletic schedules, and essential educational resources, ensuring transparency and consistent communication. Overall, St. James Middle School serves as a foundational pillar for the local community, focused on cultivating a supportive and productive learning experience for its middle-grade students.

370

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST. JAMES MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	4
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	5

White
344 (93.0 %)
Black
10 (2.7 %)
Two or More
5 (1.4 %)
American Indian
5 (1.4 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (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:	ST. JAMES R-I
Phone:	(573)265-2300
Website:	http://stjschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	139
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 123

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 119