John B. Lange Middle School

2201 E Smiley Ln
Columbia, MO 65202
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 600 students in grades 6-8, John B. Lange Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John B. Lange Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

John B. Lange Middle School's student population of 600 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
600 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

John B. Lange Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John B. Lange Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
#1861 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
37%
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22%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
38%
15%
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White
39%
69%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John B. Lange Middle School's ranking?
John B. Lange Middle School is ranked #1861 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are John B. Lange Middle School often compared to?
John B. Lange Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend John B. Lange Middle School?
600 students attend John B. Lange Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of John B. Lange Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John B. Lange Middle School?
John B. Lange Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does John B. Lange Middle School offer ?
John B. Lange Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John B. Lange Middle School part of?
John B. Lange Middle School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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