MEXICO MIDDLE

MEXICO 59
1200 WEST BLVD
MEXICO, MO 65265
461 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mexico Middle School, located at 1200 West Blvd in Mexico, Missouri, serves as a key academic institution within the Mexico School District. The school is dedicated to supporting the developmental needs of middle-level learners, focusing on providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal and social growth. By fostering a supportive and engaging classroom environment, the school aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual interests and talents.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student success, utilizing a range of resources to ensure that every student has access to the tools necessary for learning. Through its website, the district highlights a commitment to transparency and communication, offering families easy access to school policies, calendars, and academic programming. Overall, Mexico Middle School acts as a foundational hub for the local community, striving to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.
461
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    329 (71.4%)
  • Two or More
    52 (11.3%)
  • Black
    42 (9.1%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (7.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
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: MEXICO 59
Phone: (573)581-4664
Website: http://www.mexicoschools.net
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 461
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 6 162
Grade 7 136
Grade 8 163
Gender Ratio