William Matthew Middle School
Tel:
(660)665-3793
- William Matthew Middle School serves 533 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- William Matthew Middle School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 533 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William Matthew Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of William Matthew Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1472 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 6% |
| Black | 6% | 16% |
| White | 89% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kirksville R-iii School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William Matthew Middle School is Kirksville Senior High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Adair Co. High School (8.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kirksville Primary (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kirksville Kirksville Primary Grades: PK-2 | 700 students
0.1 miles
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660)665-5691 0.1 PK-2 700 - Kirksville Kirksville Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 761 students
0.1 miles
1300 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660)665-4631 0.1 9-12 761 - Kirksville Kirksville Area Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
1103 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660)665-2865 0.2 9-12 n/a - Kirksville Ray Miller Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 597 students
0.5 miles
2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660)665-2834 0.5 3-5 597 - Novinger Adair Co. Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 134 students
8.1 miles
600 Rombauer Ave
Novinger, MO 63559
(660)488-6412 8.1 PK-6 134
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