Cuba Middle School
Cuba Middle School serves 435 students in grades 5-8.
Cuba Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cuba Middle School's student population of 435 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
435 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cuba Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cuba Middle School is 0.17, which is less 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
#785 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
7%

Black
n/a
15%

White
91%
70%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Cuba Middle School?
435 students attend Cuba Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cuba Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cuba Middle School?
Cuba Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cuba Middle School offer ?
Cuba Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Cuba Middle School part of?
Cuba Middle School is part of Crawford County R-II School District.
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