MARIES CO. MIDDLE

MARIES CO. R-II
300 S MAIN
BLAND, MO 65014
193 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Maries County Middle School, located at 300 S. Main in Bland, Missouri, serves as a key educational hub for the Maries County R-II School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the academic and social development of students as they transition from elementary education to high school. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school focuses on building foundational academic skills while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities that promote personal growth and school spirit.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Maries R-II School District, which emphasizes community involvement, academic excellence, and the preparation of students for future success. Through its official website, http://mariesr2.org, the district provides parents and community members with access to school calendars, administrative information, and resources regarding student programs. The school serves as a central point of civic life in the small town of Bland, reflecting the district's commitment to maintaining a close-knit, student-centered educational experience.
193
Total Students
18.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    184 (95.3%)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.1%)
  • Black
    1 (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: MARIES CO. R-II
Phone: (573)646-3912
Website: http://mariesr2.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
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 5 51
Grade 6 53
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 39
Gender Ratio
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