RITENOUR MIDDLE

www.ritenourschools.org

467 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ritenour Middle School is a public school located in St. Louis, Missouri, serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Ritenour School District. As a central academic hub for the district, the school focuses on creating a supportive and engaging environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The curriculum emphasizes core academic standards while fostering social-emotional development, helping students navigate the challenges of early adolescence through a structured and collaborative learning community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Ritenour Middle School is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, reflecting the varied backgrounds of the surrounding St. Louis County community. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs, aimed at providing students with opportunities to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing both academic rigor and a positive school climate, the institution strives to prepare its student body for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

467

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

157.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RITENOUR MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	132
Black	187
Asian	5
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
187 (40.0 %)
Hispanic
132 (28.3 %)
White
101 (21.6 %)
Two or More
39 (8.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	RITENOUR
Phone:	(314)493-6250
Website:	http://www.ritenourschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	467
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	737
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 217

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 241