Serving 386 students in grades 5-8, Ava 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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: AVA MIDDLE serves the entire school district in Ava, MO, encompassing an extensive attendance area of 358.3 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ava Middle School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Engage, Inspire, Empower
School Rankings
Ava Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ava Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1336 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ava Middle School's ranking?
Ava Middle School is ranked #1336 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ava Middle School often compared to?
Ava Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ava Middle School?
386 students attend Ava Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ava Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ava Middle School?
Ava Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ava Middle School offer ?
Ava Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ava Middle School part of?
Ava Middle School is part of Ava R-I School District.
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