R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE

9800 PATRICIA BARKALOW DR
ST LOUIS, MO 63137

centralmiddle.mo.rgm.schoolinsites.com/

578 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

R. G. Central Middle School, located on Patricia Barkalow Drive in St. Louis, Missouri, serves as a key educational institution within the Riverview Gardens School District. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the critical middle school transition years, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing pupils for the rigor of high school. As part of a district committed to systemic improvement, the school works to provide a structured learning environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, R. G. Central Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to keep students engaged and connected to their school community. The faculty and administration focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. By aligning its curriculum with state standards and district goals, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

578

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	8
Black	561
Asian	2

Black
561 (97.1%)
Hispanic
8 (1.4%)
White
7 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (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:	RIVERVIEW GARDENS
Phone:	(314)867-2603
Website:	http://centralmiddle.mo.rgm.schoolinsites.com/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	578
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
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 6 208

Grade 7 186

Grade 8 184