WEST PLAINS MIDDLE

WEST PLAINS R-VII
730 E OLDEN
WEST PLAINS, MO 65775
611 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
West Plains Middle School, located at 730 E Olden in West Plains, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the West Plains R-VII School District. As part of the "Zizzer" community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the middle grade levels. The facility provides a structured learning environment focused on preparing students for the transition to high school by balancing rigorous core academics with opportunities for social and emotional development.

The school operates under the broader district mission of providing quality education to the West Plains community. Through its online presence at zizzers.org, the school maintains communication with parents and the public regarding district policies, school calendars, and extracurricular activities. By emphasizing a supportive atmosphere and community involvement, West Plains Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body rooted in the traditions and values of the Zizzer school spirit.
611
Total Students
42.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    558 (91.3 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • 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: WEST PLAINS R-VII
Phone: (417)256-6150
Website: http://www.zizzers.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 611
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 306
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 68

* 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 5 143
Grade 6 129
Grade 7 156
Grade 8 183
Gender Ratio