Dent-Phelps R-III School, 27870 Highway C, Salem, MO 65560, US

St. James Middle School provides academic programs with emphasis on the development of basic learning and thinking skills. The school serves students in grades six through eight. It offers classes in fine arts, reading, math, science, social studies, and physical and health education. St. James Middle School maintains a student council. The school provides guidance and counseling sessions for students. It also offers instructive classes in keyboarding and physical education. St. James Middle School provides extracurricular activities that include volleyball, basketball, cross-country, cheerleading, and track and field. The school has a media center and library that provides a range of educational resources and references. It also supports a guitar, math and chess club. The school is governed by the St. James R-1 School District, which additionally manages an elementary and high school.