Serving 164 students in grades 5-8, Wallace 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
164 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
78%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
21%
67%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Wallace Middle School?
164 students attend Wallace Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wallace Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wallace Middle School?
Wallace Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wallace Middle School offer ?
Wallace Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Wallace Middle School part of?
Wallace Middle School is part of Hayti R-II School District.
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