Serving 702 students in grades 5-6, 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% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MIDDLE SCH.'s attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Neosho, MO, covering approximately 222.2 square miles. Families typically drive about 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle School's student population of 702 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
702 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
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 Middle School is 0.56, 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
#907 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School's ranking?
Middle School is ranked #907 out of 2,076 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Middle School?
702 students attend Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School?
Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Middle School offer ?
Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School part of?
Middle School is part of Neosho School District.
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