Serving 205 students in grades 5-8, Purdy 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Purdy Middle School?
205 students attend Purdy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Purdy Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purdy Middle School?
Purdy Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Purdy Middle School offer ?
Purdy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Purdy Middle School part of?
Purdy Middle School is part of Purdy R-II School District.
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