For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,479 students in 65203, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 65203, MO are John Warner Middle School, Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School and Smithton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65203 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65203, MO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 30% (majority Black).
Best 65203, MO Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Warner Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5550 Sinclair Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3400
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4200 Bethel St
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3240
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3240
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #33.
Smithton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 W Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3260
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3260
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
West Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Clinkscales Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3230
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3230
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
Frederick Douglass High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 N. Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3680
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 65203, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 65203, MO include John Warner Middle School, Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School and Smithton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65203, MO?
5 public middle schools are located in 65203, MO.
What is the racial composition of students in 65203, MO?
65203, MO public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 30% (majority Black).
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