Serving 596 students in grades 6-8, Excelsior Springs 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 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Excelsior Springs Middle School's student population of 596 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger
School Rankings
Excelsior Springs 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 Excelsior Springs Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1557 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
86%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Springs Middle School's ranking?
Excelsior Springs Middle School is ranked #1557 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Excelsior Springs Middle School often compared to?
Excelsior Springs Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kearney Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Springs Middle School?
596 students attend Excelsior Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Excelsior Springs Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excelsior Springs Middle School?
Excelsior Springs Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Excelsior Springs Middle School offer ?
Excelsior Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excelsior Springs Middle School part of?
Excelsior Springs Middle School is part of Excelsior Springs 40 School District.
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