Serving 711 students in grades 5-6, Middle Sch. ranks in the top 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 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle Sch. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Middle Sch.'s student population of 711 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
711 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middle Sch. 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 Middle Sch. is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#968 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
64%
69%
Hawaiian
9%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle Sch.'s ranking?
Middle Sch. is ranked #968 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Middle Sch.?
711 students attend Middle Sch..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Middle Sch. students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle Sch.?
Middle Sch. has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middle Sch. offer ?
Middle Sch. offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Middle Sch. part of?
Middle Sch. is part of Neosho School District.
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