Serving 462 students in grades 5-8, Mountain Grove Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Grove Middle School's student population of 462 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Grove Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Grove Middle School is 0.13, which is less 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
#648 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Grove Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Grove Middle School is ranked #648 out of 2,092 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?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Mountain Grove Middle School?
462 students attend Mountain Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mountain Grove Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Grove Middle School?
Mountain Grove Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain Grove Middle School offer ?
Mountain Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Mountain Grove Middle School part of?
Mountain Grove Middle School is part of Mountain Grove R-III School District.
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