Is Muriel Battle High School a good school?

Muriel Battle High School ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Muriel Battle High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,508 students attended Muriel Battle High School.

What is the racial makeup of Muriel Battle High School?

Students at Muriel Battle High School are 41% White, 32% African American, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools feed into Muriel Battle High School?

Muriel Battle High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Blue Ridge Elementary Elementary : Cedar Ridge Elementary Elementary : Derby Ridge Elementary Elementary : Eliot Battle Elementary Elementary : Two Mile Prairie Elementary Middle : John B. Lange Middle Middle : Oakland Middle School

Muriel Battle High School

Summary:

Muriel Battle High School is a public high school in Columbia, Missouri, serving 1,581 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Columbia 93 School District, which is ranked 159 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Muriel Battle High School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. Academically, the school consistently underperforms, with only 7.2% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 39.8% for the district and 41.5% for the state. The school also has a lower four-year graduation rate (89.9%) and a higher dropout rate (2.7% to 4.6%) than nearby Rock Bridge Senior High and David H. Hickman High. Additionally, Muriel Battle High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 24.3% to 46.8%, compared to the nearby schools.

The school's challenges may be linked to its higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.8% to 57.09%, compared to the nearby schools, which have lower rates (e.g., Rock Bridge Senior High at 17.62% and David H. Hickman High at 33.37%). Addressing these socioeconomic disparities and improving academic performance, student engagement, and attendance will be crucial for Muriel Battle High School to better support the success of all its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7575 St. Charles Road
Columbia, MO 65202-9029

(573) 214-3300

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
306^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,115

Feeder schools for Muriel Battle High School:

Elementary:	Blue Ridge Elementary
	Cedar Ridge Elementary
	Derby Ridge Elementary
	Eliot Battle Elementary
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	Two Mile Prairie Elementary
Middle:	John B. Lange Middle
	Oakland Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,508

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.0%

African American:

31.8%

Hispanic:

11.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Muriel Battle High School ranks worse than 81% of high schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.44. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Muriel Battle High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (41%), African American (31.8%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Muriel Battle High School is 14. 2 high schools in the Columbia 93 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Muriel Battle High School employs 107.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Muriel Battle High School is $14,115, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 high schools in the Columbia 93 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Muriel Battle High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Muriel Battle High School 306^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Muriel Battle High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 159^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Muriel Battle High School

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Rank History for all students at Muriel Battle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2015	18.46	459^th	504	8.9%
2016	20.35	357^th	401	11.0%
2017	14.23	383^rd	404	5.2%
2018	13.96	442^nd	468	5.6%
2019	23.09	376^th	460	18.3%
2021	35.28	229^th	358	36.0%
2022	24.89	268^th	361	25.8%
2023	23.41	273^rd	352	22.4%
2024	20.44	306^th	378	19.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Muriel Battle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	23.83	45^th	52	13.5%
2019	35.55	40^th	59	32.2%
2021	42.58	10^th	23	56.5%
2022	18.72	25^th	28	10.7%
2023	35.77	20^th	34	41.2%
2024	19.37	36^th	39	7.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Muriel Battle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	22.52	30^th	33	9.1%
2023	70.84	4^th	42	90.5%
2024	50.52	20^th	45	55.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Muriel Battle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.49	79^th	127	37.8%
2024	11.06	133^rd	135	1.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Muriel Battle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	9.48	374^th	382	2.1%
2019	17.82	336^th	368	8.7%
2021	33.08	180^th	255	29.4%
2022	33.92	173^rd	250	30.8%
2023	29.24	202^nd	268	24.6%
2024	30.42	200^th	274	27.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Muriel Battle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.93	110^th	129	14.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Muriel Battle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.62	83^rd	100	17.0%
2019	40.01	72^nd	96	25.0%
2023	59.30	17^th	47	63.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Muriel Battle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	9.37	107^th	111	3.6%
2019	14.69	94^th	106	11.3%
2021	38.50	55^th	96	42.7%
2022	25.45	92^nd	105	12.4%
2023	35.75	68^th	99	31.3%
2024	34.40	76^th	105	27.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Muriel Battle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	23.88	68^th	84	19.0%
2019	28.63	67^th	91	26.4%
2021	60.54	11^th	40	72.5%
2022	30.60	43^rd	57	24.6%
2023	54.88	23^rd	64	64.1%
2024	35.31	47^th	70	32.9%

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Rank History for White students at Muriel Battle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	24.31	363^rd	440	17.5%
2019	35.23	283^rd	430	34.2%
2021	43.20	152^nd	309	50.8%
2022	33.29	193^rd	310	37.7%
2023	44.32	123^rd	302	59.3%
2024	25.31	240^th	321	25.2%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	581	338	21	70	7	0	77	1094
2015	790	430	25	75	8	4	89	1421
2016	762	411	23	91	7	5	92	1391
2017	763	428	31	89	4	4	93	1412
2018	803	460	35	92	6	1	102	1499
2019	781	453	33	104	8	1	99	1479
2020	758	472	39	128	6	6	117	1526
2021	776	482	36	164	7	5	138	1608
2022	724	505	44	158	7	11	143	1592
2023	674	495	56	175	6	12	163	1581
2024	618	480	45	179	4	7	175	1508

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Muriel Battle High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	1094	72.9	15.0	53
2015	1421	96.0	14.8	51.7
2016	1391	98.0	14.1	54.7
2017	1412	99.7	14.1	51.8
2018	1499	102.4	14.6	49.8
2019	1479	104.3	14.1	53.1
2020	1526	101.5	15.0	51.4
2021	1608	104.3	15.4	57.1
2022	1592	107.9	14.7	46.8
2023	1581	100.6	15.7	48.3
2024	1508	107.3	14.0	54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Muriel Battle High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	1094	72.9	15.0	53
2015	1421	96.0	14.8	51.7
2016	1391	98.0	14.1	54.7
2017	1412	99.7	14.1	51.8
2018	1499	102.4	14.6	49.8
2019	1479	104.3	14.1	53.1
2020	1526	101.5	15.0	51.4
2021	1608	104.3	15.4	57.1
2022	1592	107.9	14.7	46.8
2023	1581	100.6	15.7	48.3
2024	1508	107.3	14.0	54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Muriel Battle High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$278 (2.1%)	$12,745 (97.9%)	$13,024
2020	$262 (2.0%)	$12,829 (98.0%)	$13,092
2021	$491 (3.6%)	$13,120 (96.4%)	$13,611
2022	$480 (3.4%)	$13,635 (96.6%)	$14,115

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Muriel Battle High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 376^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 273^rd of 352 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Muriel Battle High School)	9.2	8.7	0.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Columbia 93)	45	34.1	10.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Muriel Battle High School)	33.1	32.4	0.7%
End of Course Biology I (Columbia 93)	47.4	42	5.4%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (Muriel Battle High School)	47.7	40.5	7.2%
End of Course English II (Columbia 93)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%
End of Course Algebra II (Muriel Battle High School)	8.9	17.3	8.4%
End of Course Algebra II (Columbia 93)	34.5	40.7	6.2%
End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)	50	51.6	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1479	1581	6.9%
African American	453	495	9.3%
American Indian	8	6	25%
Asian	33	56	69.7%
Hispanic	104	175	68.3%
Pacific Islander	1	12	1100%
White	781	674	13.7%
Two or More Races	99	163	64.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.1%	48.3%	4.8%

Schools Near Muriel Battle High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Muriel Battle High School	Public	9-12	7575 St. Charles Road	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3300	1,508	107	14.0	54.9%	618 (41.0%)	480 (31.8%)	179 (11.9%)	45 (3.0%)	4 (0.3%)	7 (0.5%)	175 (11.6%)	20.4	306^th of 378 public high schools	19.0%		23.4	273^rd of 352 public high schools	22.4%	33	7.2	26.8	33.5	21.0	19.8	$14,115	$480	$13,635
Cornerstone	Public	6-12	1250 E Brown School Rd	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 449-3756	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
David H. Hickman High	Public	9-12	1104 N Providence Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3000	2,035	122	16.6	36.1%	1,209 (59.4%)	389 (19.1%)	154 (7.6%)	78 (3.8%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	200 (9.8%)	56.6	111^th of 378 public high schools	70.6%		54.4	108^th of 352 public high schools	69.3%	3	18.4	47.6	52.5	65.7	40.1	$13,417	$477	$12,940
Frederick Douglass High	Public	9-12	310 N. Providence Rd	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3680	176	21	8.5	100.0%	52 (29.5%)	46 (26.1%)	58 (33.0%)	9 (5.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.7%)	4.3	374^th of 378 public high schools	1.1%		3.4	345^th of 352 public high schools	2.0%	29	2.2	1.8	16.7		4.4	$26,452	$609	$25,843
Columbia Area Career Center	Public	10-12	4203 S Providence Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3800	0	45	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Rock Bridge Senior High	Public	9-12	4303 S Providence Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3100	2,056	108	19.0	20.8%	1,418 (69.0%)	210 (10.2%)	128 (6.2%)	145 (7.1%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	148 (7.2%)	70.9	55^th of 378 public high schools	85.4%		60.7	82^nd of 352 public high schools	76.7%	27	36.1	51.8	66.3	57.8	45.9	$12,902	$580	$12,323
Hallsville High	Public	9-12	421 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 696-5512	447	28	15.9	28.0%	398 (89.0%)	9 (2.0%)	11 (2.5%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	46.2	175^th of 378 public high schools	53.7%		58.3	88^th of 352 public high schools	75.0%	87	31.0	38.0				$9,628	$1,167	$8,461
Southern Boone High	Public	9-12	14520 Crump Ln	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 657-2144	544	38	14.2	16.9%	489 (89.9%)	5 (0.9%)	19 (3.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	75.7	37^th of 378 public high schools	90.2%		47.1	157^th of 352 public high schools	55.4%	120	52.6	48.8	65.6			$10,180	$541	$9,638
North Callaway High	Public	9-12	2700 Thunderbird Dr	Kingdom City	65262	Callaway County	North Callaway County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 386-2211	343	28	12.0	40.8%	316 (92.1%)	6 (1.7%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	29.4	265^th of 378 public high schools	29.9%		36.1	215^th of 352 public high schools	38.9%	50	22.0	27.5				$11,298	$2,542	$8,756
Centralia High	Public	9-12	849 S Jefferson	Centralia	65240	Boone County	Centralia R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 682-3508	409	30	13.6	23.7%	375 (91.7%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	37.9	223^rd of 378 public high schools	41.0%		49.1	142^nd of 352 public high schools	59.7%	81	34.3	28.3				$9,808	$1,294	$8,513

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