JOHN A. EVANS MIDDLE

316 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

John A. Evans Middle School (JEMS) is a public educational institution located in Potosi, Missouri, serving students within the Potosi R-III School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of early adolescents, typically bridging the transition between elementary education and high school. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal character development, providing a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for their future secondary education.

The school maintains an active presence in the community and emphasizes the importance of communication between staff, parents, and students. By leveraging its official website, JEMS provides essential resources such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school policies and extracurricular activities. Situated in the heart of Potosi, John A. Evans Middle School acts as a central hub for the local student population, striving to support a diverse range of learning styles while promoting a positive school culture.

316

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN A. EVANS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
299 (94.6%)
Two or More
6 (1.9%)
Hispanic
5 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	POTOSI R-III
Phone:	(573)438-2101
Website:	http://potosir3.org/index.php/buildings/jems/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
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 7 173

Grade 8 143