Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, John B. Lange 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 14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John B. Lange Middle School serves the northeast part of Columbia, MO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 49.2 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
John B. Lange Middle School's student population of 510 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John B. Lange 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 John B. Lange Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1926 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
38%
15%
White
36%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John B. Lange Middle School's ranking?
John B. Lange Middle School is ranked #1926 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are John B. Lange Middle School often compared to?
John B. Lange Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend John B. Lange Middle School?
510 students attend John B. Lange Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of John B. Lange Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John B. Lange Middle School?
John B. Lange Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does John B. Lange Middle School offer ?
John B. Lange Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John B. Lange Middle School part of?
John B. Lange Middle School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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