WILLIAM MATTHEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

KIRKSVILLE R-III
1515 S COTTAGE GROVE
KIRKSVILLE, MO 63501
514 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
William Matthew Middle School (WMMS), located in Kirksville, Missouri, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Kirksville R-III School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated on South Cottage Grove and functions as a critical bridge between the foundational learning of elementary school and the more specialized, rigorous environment of high school. The school’s mission is centered on providing a supportive academic climate that addresses the unique developmental, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents.

Academically, William Matthew Middle School offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also providing opportunities for exploration through elective courses, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The school strives to foster a culture of community and growth, encouraging students to develop responsibility, critical thinking, and citizenship. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and personal character development, WMMS plays a central role in preparing the youth of Kirksville for their future transitions into Kirksville High School.
514
Total Students
41.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    407 (79.2%)
  • Black
    51 (9.9%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (5.1%)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    7 (1.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (1.4%)
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: KIRKSVILLE R-III
Phone: (660)665-3793
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 514
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 53

* 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 6 160
Grade 7 183
Grade 8 171
Gender Ratio