Serving 932 students in grades 4-6, Poplar Bluff Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 932 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Poplar Bluff 5th 6th Center encompasses the entire school district of Poplar Bluff, MO, covering approximately 211.4 square miles. Typically, families within this area can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Poplar Bluff Middle School's student population of 932 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
932 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Work hard and be nice.
School Rankings
Poplar Bluff Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poplar Bluff Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mules
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar Bluff Middle School's ranking?
Poplar Bluff Middle School is ranked #1172 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Poplar Bluff Middle School often compared to?
Poplar Bluff Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fisk Elementary School, Neelyville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Middle School?
932 students attend Poplar Bluff Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Poplar Bluff Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Poplar Bluff Middle School?
Poplar Bluff Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Poplar Bluff Middle School offer ?
Poplar Bluff Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Poplar Bluff Middle School part of?
Poplar Bluff Middle School is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.
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