Mid Rivers Elementary School

Mid Rivers Elementary School is a public school in St. Peters, Missouri, that serves students in Kindergarten through 5th grade in the Fort Zumwalt R-II School District. About 457 students go to the school, and there is a student–teacher ratio of about 12:1. It stresses a well-rounded approach to education that includes strong basic academics, character building, extracurricular clubs, and service-learning opportunities. About 79% of the students are White and 21% are minorities. About 13% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which means that the school is not very economically disadvantaged. About 54% of students are good at math and 66% are good at English Language Arts. This puts the school in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools for test scores. The cost per student is thought to be around $12,200. The school is in a stable suburban area with a supportive community, which is good for the school because it gets help from the community and has access to amenities. In short, Mid Rivers Elementary has good test scores, small class sizes, and a supportive environment, making it a good choice for elementary school.

This month, U.S. News & World Report named Mid Rivers Elementary School one of the top 25% of elementary schools in Missouri. The designation is based on how well the school does academically and how well its students do. There was a community event to thank students, teachers, and families for their hard work. School officials said that the recognition is based on things like academic success, character-building programs, extracurricular activities, and student leadership programs. The school wants to add more leadership programs and projects for students to do in the next school year.

People in the community said that the school focused on structured learning and participation in planned activities. The award shows that Mid Rivers Elementary meets performance standards and offers programs that help students grow in many areas.

Q1. What kinds of activities are available outside of school?

Ans. Art, music, physical education, student government, and service clubs.

Q2. Are services for special education available?

Ans. Yes, students with special needs get help that is tailored to their needs.

Q3. How can parents help?

Ans. By volunteering, going to school events, and being a part of the PTO.

Q4. What kinds of technology do students have?

Ans. In classrooms, there are tablets, computers, interactive boards, and tools for learning online.

Q5. How do you keep students safe?

Ans. Safe entrances, safety drills, and staff who have been trained keep the place safe.