LADUE MIDDLE

1,053 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ladue Middle School, located in the affluent St. Louis suburb of Ladue, Missouri, is widely recognized as one of the top-performing public middle schools in the state. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the Ladue School District, which is consistently lauded for its rigorous academic standards, robust extracurricular offerings, and strong community support. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a blend of core academic subjects, honors-level courses, and a variety of elective options that encourage personal growth and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond its academic achievements, Ladue Middle School places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive social-emotional environment. The school prioritizes character development and student well-being, providing numerous clubs, sports teams, and arts programs that allow students to explore their interests outside the classroom. With its modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and high level of parental involvement, the school maintains a reputation for academic excellence and for preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.

1,053

Total Students

77.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LADUE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	542
Hispanic	45
Black	170
Asian	197
Two or More	96
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
542 (51.5%)
Asian
197 (18.7%)
Black
170 (16.1%)
Two or More
96 (9.1%)
Hispanic
45 (4.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	LADUE
Phone:	(314)993-3900
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,053
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 346

Grade 7 365

Grade 8 342