Serving 145 students in grades 6-12, Wellsville-middletown High 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wellsville High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Wellsville school district, covering approximately 151.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wellsville-middletown High School's student population of 145 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Wellsville-middletown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wellsville-middletown High School is 0.13, 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
#1409 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
93%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wellsville-middletown High School's ranking?
Wellsville-middletown High School is ranked #1409 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wellsville-middletown High School?
The graduation rate of Wellsville-middletown High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Wellsville-middletown High School?
145 students attend Wellsville-middletown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Wellsville-middletown High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wellsville-middletown High School?
Wellsville-middletown High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wellsville-middletown High School offer ?
Wellsville-middletown High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wellsville-middletown High School part of?
Wellsville-middletown High School is part of Wellsville Middletown R-I School District.
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