At a glance
Reported students
493
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386
Sikeston Middle School: 493 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Sikeston Middle School
Sikeston Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Sikeston. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Sikeston R-6. NCES reports 493 students for 2024–25.
Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the Missouri median of 13:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.3%) and Black (34.3%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sikeston Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.39 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.14
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.3%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black34.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sikeston R-6
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sikeston Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
448 reported students
Sikeston Kindergarten Ctr.
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
403 reported students
Lee Hunter Elem.
Elementary · Grades 01–04
369 reported students
Wing Elem.
Elementary · Grades 01–04
359 reported students
Southeast Elem.
Elementary · Grades 01–04
250 reported students
Sikeston Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
955 reported students
Public schools near Sikeston Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikeston Career Tech. Ctr. High · Sikeston R-6 | 09–12 | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| Sikeston Senior High School High · Sikeston R-6 | 09–12 | 955 | 0.3 mi |
| Wing Elem. Elementary · Sikeston R-6 | 01–04 | 359 | 0.8 mi |
| New Dawn School Other · Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled | KG–12 | 28 | 1.1 mi |
| Southeast Elem. Elementary · Sikeston R-6 | 01–04 | 250 | 1.2 mi |
| Sikeston Junior High School Middle · Sikeston R-6 | 07–08 | 448 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sikeston Middle School
What grades does Sikeston Middle School serve?
Sikeston Middle School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Sikeston R-6.
How many students attend Sikeston Middle School?
Sikeston Middle School reported 493 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 392 Missouri middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 481 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sikeston Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 493 students and 33.39 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 13:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sikeston Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sikeston Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sikeston R-6 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sikeston Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sikeston Middle School in?
Sikeston Middle School is part of Sikeston R-6, based in Sikeston, MO, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sikeston Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sikeston Career Tech. Ctr. (0.3 mi), Sikeston Senior High School (0.3 mi), Wing Elem. (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.