FERGUSON MIDDLE

582 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Ferguson Middle School, located at 701 January Avenue in Ferguson, Missouri, is a key educational institution within the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of middle-grade students. As part of a diverse and historically significant school district, the facility functions as a central hub for students transitioning from elementary to high school, focusing on foundational learning and preparation for future academic success.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement and community engagement, striving to provide a curriculum that meets the needs of its diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided by the Ferguson-Florissant district, Ferguson Middle School works to implement educational programs that encourage critical thinking and personal development. The school plays an active role in the Ferguson area, aiming to create a supportive culture that helps students navigate the challenges of their middle school years while preparing them for the rigors of secondary education.

582

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FERGUSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	42
Black	505
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Black
505 (86.8%)
Hispanic
42 (7.2%)
Two or More
22 (3.8%)
White
12 (2.1%)
American Indian
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:	FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II
Phone:	(314)506-9600
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
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 7 278

Grade 8 304