Fordland Middle School

1230 School St
Fordland, MO 65652
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 139 students in grades 6-8, Fordland Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fordland Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Fordland Middle School's student population of 139 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
139 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Fordland Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fordland Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#934 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fordland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fordland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fordland Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
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Black
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fordland Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
89%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Fordland Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fordland Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fordland Middle School's ranking?
Fordland Middle School is ranked #934 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Fordland Middle School?
139 students attend Fordland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fordland Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fordland Middle School?
Fordland Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fordland Middle School offer ?
Fordland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fordland Middle School part of?
Fordland Middle School is part of Fordland R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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