Serving 187 students in grades 5-8, Sparta 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 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sparta Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sparta school district, covering approximately 66.4 square miles in Sparta, MO. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sparta Middle School's student population of 187 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning is a constant, time is a variable.
School Rankings
Sparta 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 Sparta Middle School is 0.10, 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
#486 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparta Middle School's ranking?
Sparta Middle School is ranked #486 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
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 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sparta Middle School?
187 students attend Sparta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Sparta Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sparta Middle School?
Sparta Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sparta Middle School offer ?
Sparta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sparta Middle School part of?
Sparta Middle School is part of Sparta R-III School District.
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