For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 572 students in 65251, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 65251, MO are Wheeler Middle School and Fulton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65251 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65251, MO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 65251, MO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheeler Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E 5th St
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-2535
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 E Tenth
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 590-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fulton Reception And Diag Center
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1650 Hwy O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4188
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
65251, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cremer Therapeutic Comm Center (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Route O
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Fulton, MO 65251
(573) 592-4013
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 65251, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 65251, MO include Wheeler Middle School and Fulton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65251?
5 public middle schools are located in 65251.
What is the racial composition of students in 65251?
65251 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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