Serving 234 students in grades 6-8, Clark Co. 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 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clark Co. Middle's attendance zone covers the entire district in Kahoka, MO, encompassing approximately 492.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clark Co. Middle School's student population of 234 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clark Co. 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 Clark Co. Middle School is 0.06, 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
#1711 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clark Co. Middle School's ranking?
Clark Co. Middle School is ranked #1711 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Clark Co. Middle School?
234 students attend Clark Co. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Clark Co. Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clark Co. Middle School?
Clark Co. Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clark Co. Middle School offer ?
Clark Co. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark Co. Middle School part of?
Clark Co. Middle School is part of Clark County R-I School District.
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