Lexington Middle School
Tel:
(660)259-4611
- Lexington Middle School serves 289 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- Lexington Middle School's student population of 289 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 289 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lexington Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lexington Middle School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1907 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 6% |
| Black | 11% | 16% |
| White | 79% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lexington R-v School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lexington Middle School is Lexington High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hardin-central High School (6.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Leslie Bell Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Leslie Bell Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 448 students
0.3 miles
400 S 20th St
Lexington, MO 64067
(660)259-4341 0.3 PK-4 448 - Lexington Lexington High School Grades: 9-12 | 271 students
0.3 miles
2309 Aull Ln
Lexington, MO 64067
(660)259-4391 0.3 9-12 271 - Lexington Lex La-ray Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.4 miles
2323 High School Dr
Lexington, MO 64067
(660)259-2264 0.4 9-12 n/a - Hardin Hardin-central Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 137 students
6.6 miles
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660)398-4394 6.6 PK-6 137 - Hardin Hardin-central High School Grades: 7-12 | 104 students
6.6 miles
500 Ne 1st St
Hardin, MO 64035
(660)398-4394 6.6 7-12 104
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