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St. Peters Middle School

802 Byers Ave Joplin, MO 64801

Tel: (417) 624-9320

www.jacss.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 74 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Peters Middle School
6	27
7	14
8	33

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Student Body

Total Students

74 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

St. Peter's provides a safe, caring, family atmosphere which promotes individual development.
The school and parents share concerns and work together toward common goals to encourage potential, recognize achievement, and exact discipline.
A strong curriculum, which emphasizes the basics, encourages critical thinking skills.
Students also explore the areas of music, art and drama, foreign languages, and computers.
All students receive morals and values training in a Christian environment.
The religious education program promotes personal self-discovery and faith development.
Emphasis is placed on the development of self discipline and civic responsibility.
Community service projects are an integral part of the program.
Extra-curricular activities provide opportunity for self-expression and leadership development.
Students are encouraged to become involved in Student Council activities, homeroom and class projects, fine arts presentations, and academic and athletic competitions.

St. Peter's provides a safe, caring, family atmosphere which promotes individual development. The school and parents share concerns and work together toward common goals to encourage potential, recognize achievement, and exact discipline. A strong curriculum, which emphasizes the basics, encourages critical thinking skills. Students also explore the areas of music, art and drama, foreign languages, and computers. All students receive morals and values training in a Christian environment. The religious education program promotes personal self-discovery and faith development. Emphasis is placed on the development of self discipline and civic responsibility. Community service projects are an integral part of the program. Extra-curricular activities provide opportunity for self-expression and leadership development. Students are encouraged to become involved in Student Council activities, homeroom and class projects, fine arts presentations, and academic and athletic competitions.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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