CENTRAL MIDDLE

442 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School is located in Park Hills, Missouri, and serves as a key educational institution within the Central R-III School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of students in the transition years between elementary and high school. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, providing a structured environment where students are encouraged to engage with a variety of core subjects and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Central R-III School District, which emphasizes community partnership, high expectations, and student success. By utilizing the resources and administrative support of the district, Central Middle School maintains a focus on modern pedagogical practices and school spirit. Families and community members can stay informed about academic calendars, district policies, and school-specific news by visiting their official website at http://centralr3.org.

442

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	7
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
424 (95.9%)
Hispanic
7 (1.6%)
Black
6 (1.4%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
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:	CENTRAL R-III
Phone:	(573)431-2616
Website:	http://centralr3.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	202
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 6 148

Grade 7 150

Grade 8 144