Trenton Middle School

TRENTON R-IX
1417 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
299 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Trenton Middle School, located at 1417 Oklahoma Ave in Trenton, Missouri, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the local community during their middle school years. As part of the Trenton R-IX School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development by providing a structured environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum while encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities that promote social skills, teamwork, and character building.

Beyond academics, Trenton Middle School is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Trenton. The facility serves as a focal point for student life in Grundy County, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff strive to meet the diverse needs of their student body. By prioritizing community involvement and a well-rounded educational experience, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic challenges of Trenton High School and beyond, reflecting the district's overall commitment to student success and local engagement.
299
Total Students
28.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    268 (89.6%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.3%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.0%)
  • Black
    6 (2.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (2.0%)
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: TRENTON R-IX
Phone: (660)339-6266
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 141
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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 5 74
Grade 6 75
Grade 7 81
Grade 8 69
Gender Ratio