Platte Purchase Middle School serves 368 students in grades 6-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Platte Purchase Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Platte Purchase Middle School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Platte Purchase Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
24%
15%
White
51%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Platte Purchase Middle School?
368 students attend Platte Purchase Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Platte Purchase Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Platte Purchase Middle School?
Platte Purchase Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Platte Purchase Middle School offer ?
Platte Purchase Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Platte Purchase Middle School part of?
Platte Purchase Middle School is part of Platte County R-III School District.
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