Pipkin Middle School

1215 Boonville
Springfield, MO 65802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 340 students in grades 6-8, Pipkin 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 is 18% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pipkin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Pipkin Middle School's student population of 340 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Pipkin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pipkin Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1796 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pipkin Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pipkin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pipkin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pipkin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
16%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pipkin Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pipkin Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pipkin Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pipkin Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Pipkin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pipkin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pipkin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pipkin Middle School's ranking?
Pipkin Middle School is ranked #1796 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Pipkin Middle School often compared to?
Pipkin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jarrett Middle School, Reed Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Pipkin Middle School?
340 students attend Pipkin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pipkin Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pipkin Middle School?
Pipkin Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pipkin Middle School offer ?
Pipkin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pipkin Middle School part of?
Pipkin Middle School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Pipkin Middle School located?
Pipkin Middle School is located in the Grant Beach neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Grant Beach.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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