Serving 63 students in grades 6-8, Niangua Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Niangua Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1813 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
98%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niangua Middle School's ranking?
Niangua Middle School is ranked #1813 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Niangua Middle School?
63 students attend Niangua Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Niangua Middle School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Niangua Middle School?
Niangua Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Niangua Middle School offer ?
Niangua Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Niangua Middle School part of?
Niangua Middle School is part of Niangua R-V School District.
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