For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 620 students in 65340, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65340, MO are Hardeman Elementary School and Bueker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65340 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65340, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best 65340, MO Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardeman Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21051 Highway D
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bueker Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 S Odell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6833
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6833
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View School
Special Education School
945 N Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 65340, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 65340, MO include Hardeman Elementary School and Bueker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65340?
3 public middle schools are located in 65340.
What is the racial composition of students in 65340?
65340 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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