Serving 648 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 13:1 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 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Southern Boone Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 124.8 square miles in Ashland, MO, with a typical drive to the school taking around 10-15 minutes and the furthest edge being about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Boone Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Southern Boone Middle School's student population of 648 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southern Boone Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Boone Middle School is 0.24, 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
#600 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
87%
67%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Boone Middle School's ranking?
Southern Boone Middle School is ranked #600 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Southern Boone Middle School often compared to?
Southern Boone Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Boone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Southern Boone Middle School?
648 students attend Southern Boone Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southern Boone Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Boone Middle School?
Southern Boone Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southern Boone Middle School offer ?
Southern Boone Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Boone Middle School part of?
Southern Boone Middle School is part of Southern Boone County R-I School District.
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