Serving 373 students in grades 5-8, Fair Grove Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fair Grove Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Fair Grove school district, covering approximately 82.7 square miles and typically allowing for a 10-15 minute drive to the school from various areas within the zone. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 5.2 miles, with the furthest edge located 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fair Grove Middle School's student population of 373 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing a culture of hope, perseverance, and passion for learning.
School Rankings
Fair Grove Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fair Grove Middle School is 0.12, 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
#708 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Fair Grove Middle School's ranking?
Fair Grove Middle School is ranked #708 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Fair Grove Middle School often compared to?
Fair Grove Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fair Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Fair Grove Middle School?
373 students attend Fair Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fair Grove Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Grove Middle School?
Fair Grove Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fair Grove Middle School offer ?
Fair Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fair Grove Middle School part of?
Fair Grove Middle School is part of Fair Grove R-X School District.
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