FORDLAND MIDDLE

WWW.FORDLANDSCHOOLS.ORG

150 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fordland Middle School is a public educational institution located in Fordland, Missouri. Situated within the Fordland R-III School District, the school serves students in the middle grade levels, typically focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The school is part of a small, community-oriented district that prioritizes a supportive learning environment, emphasizing both academic development and social-emotional growth for its students.

The school operates with a commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that aligns with Missouri state educational standards. By utilizing their official website, www.fordland.k12.mo.us, parents and community members can access resources regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. As a central fixture of the Fordland community, the middle school focuses on fostering a sense of school spirit and academic integrity while preparing students for the transition into their secondary education years.

150

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORDLAND MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	6
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
140 (93.3%)
Hispanic
6 (4.0%)
Two or More
3 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

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:	FORDLAND R-III
Phone:	(417)767-4554
Website:	http://WWW.FORDLANDSCHOOLS.ORG
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 58

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 42