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Southern Boone Middle School vs. Southern Boone Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Southern Boone Middle School
303 N Main
Ashland, MO 65010
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Southern Boone Elementary School
809 S Henry Clay Blvd
Ashland, MO 65010
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 647 students in grades 5-8, Southern Boone Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 290 students in grades 3-4, Southern Boone Elementary School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
3-4
Total Students
647 students
290 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southern Boone Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southern Boone Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southern Boone Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southern Boone Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southern Boone Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southern Boone Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southern Boone Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southern Boone Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#600 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
#753 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southern Boone Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southern Boone Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in MO)
47%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Boone Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Boone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Boone Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Boone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Boone Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southern Boone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southern Boone Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southern Boone Elementary School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
-
131
Grade 4 Students
-
159
Grade 5 Students
176
-
Grade 6 Students
157
-
Grade 7 Students
161
-
Grade 8 Students
153
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southern Boone Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southern Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southern Boone Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southern Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southern Boone Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southern Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
90%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southern Boone Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southern Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southern Boone Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southern Boone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.19
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southern Boone Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southern Boone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southern Boone Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southern Boone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southern Boone Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southern Boone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southern Boone County R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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