Serving 808 students in grades 7-8, Bingham 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 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bingham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bingham Middle School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bingham 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 Bingham Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1691 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
61%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 Bingham Middle School's ranking?
Bingham Middle School is ranked #1691 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Bingham Middle School often compared to?
Bingham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Bingham Middle School?
808 students attend Bingham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bingham Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bingham Middle School?
Bingham Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bingham Middle School offer ?
Bingham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Bingham Middle School part of?
Bingham Middle School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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