Platte Purchase Middle School serves 358 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 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Platte Purchase Middle School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
358 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
The diversity score of Platte Purchase Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. 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
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
27%
15%
White
55%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Platte Purchase Middle School?
358 students attend Platte Purchase Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Platte Purchase Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% 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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