John Warner Middle School

Summary:

John Warner Middle School is a public middle school located in Columbia, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 579 students. The school is part of the Columbia 93 School District, which is ranked 191 out of 376 districts in Missouri and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

John Warner Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Missouri, ranking 16th out of 459 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and 43rd out of 459 schools in the 2021-2022 school year. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in Algebra I where 76.4% of students were proficient or better in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to 34.1% for the district and 41.5% for the state. John Warner Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 70.29% White, 7.77% African American, 4.66% Hispanic, and 8.64% Asian students in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than some of the nearby schools like Oakland Middle School, John B. Lange Middle, and West Middle School.

While John Warner Middle School has a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to some of the nearby schools, suggesting a relatively more affluent student population, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively lower, ranking 218 out of 382 Missouri middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year. This indicates that the school may need to focus on providing additional support and resources to ensure that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have the opportunity to succeed. Overall, John Warner Middle School stands out as a high-performing middle school in the Columbia, Missouri area, but it may need to address achievement gaps and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5550 Sinclair Rd
Columbia, MO 65203-5524

(573) 214-3400

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,602

Students who attend John Warner Middle School usually attend:

High:

Rock Bridge Senior High

Feeder schools for John Warner Middle School:

Elementary:

Beulah Ralph Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 579

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

Asian:

8.6%

African American:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John Warner Middle School ranks better than 96.5% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 7 ranked middle schools in the Columbia 93 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.89. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (70.3%), Asian (8.6%), African American (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Columbia 93 School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Warner Middle School is 12.7. 5 middle schools in the Columbia 93 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare John Warner Middle School employs 45.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Warner Middle School is $6,602, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the Columbia 93 School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John Warner Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks John Warner Middle School 16^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See John Warner Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Gifted and Talented students:

White students:

Columbia 93:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia 93 191^st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John Warner Middle School

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Rank History for all students at John Warner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	83.48	47^th	454	89.6%
2022	84.59	43^rd	459	90.6%
2023	92.89	16^th	459	96.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at John Warner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.17	40^th	192	79.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Warner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	31.35	287^th	371	22.6%
2022	38.09	238^th	365	34.8%
2023	43.69	218^th	382	42.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at John Warner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.23	137^th	195	29.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at John Warner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	67.81	14^th	44	68.2%
2023	45.77	32^nd	48	33.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at John Warner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	68.23	9^th	16	43.8%

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Rank History for African American students at John Warner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	41.60	86^th	148	41.9%

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Rank History for White students at John Warner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	80.00	51^st	376	86.4%
2022	84.58	36^th	381	90.6%
2023	92.13	17^th	385	95.6%

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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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Enrollment information for John Warner Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	391	58	51	21	0	2	43	0	566
2023	407	45	50	27	4	2	44	0	579

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 John Warner Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	566	43.7	12.9	18.7
2023	579	45.5	12.7	16.9

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 John Warner Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	566	43.7	12.9	18.7
2023	579	45.5	12.7	16.9

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 John Warner Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$412 (7.3%)	$5,236 (92.7%)	$5,648
2022	$403 (6.1%)	$6,199 (93.9%)	$6,602

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Schools Near John Warner Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Warner Middle School	Public	6-8	5550 Sinclair Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3400	579	46	12.7	16.9%	407 (70.3%)	45 (7.8%)	27 (4.7%)	50 (8.6%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (7.6%)	92.9	16^th of 459 public middle schools	96.5%		84.6	43^rd of 459 public middle schools	90.6%	27		70.9	71.4	42.9		50.3		62.7	66.7	64.6	76.4	$6,602	$403	$6,199
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School	Public	6-8	4200 Bethel St	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3240	719	51	14.0	31.2%	438 (60.9%)	115 (16.0%)	35 (4.9%)	60 (8.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (9.3%)	74.9	84^th of 459 public middle schools	81.7%		72.4	101^st of 459 public middle schools	78.0%	17		47.3	50.5	42.0		41.5		46.4	42.3	55.8	98.9	$20,661	$662	$19,999
West Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Clinkscales Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3230	504	41	12.4	57.5%	241 (47.8%)	141 (28.0%)	39 (7.7%)	15 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.5%)	26.2	350^th of 459 public middle schools	23.7%		30.4	334^th of 459 public middle schools	27.2%	16		30.3	14.0	8.2		21.3		28.6	25.6	32.7	69.4	$14,943	$406	$14,537
Smithton Middle	Public	6-8	3600 W Worley	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3260	521	43	12.2	25.9%	325 (62.4%)	53 (10.2%)	41 (7.9%)	54 (10.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.8%)	62.3	155^th of 459 public middle schools	66.2%		69.1	114^th of 459 public middle schools	75.2%	41		39.1	39.7	35.2		38.7		45.1	35.8	48.3	83.5	$16,045	$502	$15,542
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	713 Rogers St	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3210	625	50	12.4	32.3%	402 (64.3%)	114 (18.2%)	18 (2.9%)	23 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (10.6%)	69.7	108^th of 459 public middle schools	76.5%		77.5	75^th of 459 public middle schools	83.7%	33		47.6	40.6	32.3		48.8		43.8	40.1	50.2	92.4	$15,633	$734	$14,899
Oakland Middle School	Public	6-8	3405 Oakland Pl	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3220	544	49	11.0	58.8%	194 (35.7%)	162 (29.8%)	106 (19.5%)	13 (2.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (11.8%)	17.1	396^th of 459 public middle schools	13.7%		16	395^th of 459 public middle schools	13.9%	1		22.4	18.0	11.7		22.5		23.1	16.8	17.8	75.0	$16,055	$529	$15,526
John B. Lange Middle	Public	6-8	2201 E Smiley Ln	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3250	529	50	10.6	65.2%	187 (35.3%)	201 (38.0%)	46 (8.7%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	76 (14.4%)	11.6	419^th of 459 public middle schools	8.7%		12	419^th of 459 public middle schools	8.7%			20.1	16.2	1.4		11.7		18.2	16.7	15.7		$14,946	$444	$14,503
Southern Boone Middle	Public	5-8	303 N Main	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 657-2146	629	48	13.0	15.7%	553 (87.9%)	10 (1.6%)	27 (4.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.4%)	68.7	115^th of 459 public middle schools	74.9%		78.8	69^th of 459 public middle schools	85.0%	46	48.2	60.3	38.0	36.4	45.7	41.0	40.2	46.6	39.3	44.4		$9,418	$547	$8,872
Hallsville Middle	Public	6-8	421 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 696-5512	365	24	15.3	27.9%	313 (85.8%)	12 (3.3%)	7 (1.9%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	64	142^nd of 459 public middle schools	69.1%		63.9	144^th of 459 public middle schools	68.6%	2		56.8	46.8			39.7		42.4	35.5	36.5	72.7	$8,611	$1,567	$7,044
Harrisburg Middle	Public	6-8	233 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 817-5857	133	10	12.8	36.8%	122 (91.7%)	3 (2.3%)	6 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	51	223^rd of 459 public middle schools	51.4%		52.5	213^th of 459 public middle schools	53.6%	10				20.0		38.9		34.8	41.2	27.8		$10,355	$1,365	$8,990

Frequently Asked Questions about John Warner Middle School

Is John Warner Middle School a good school?

Yes! John Warner Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 16^th of 459 Missouri middle schools.

How many students attend John Warner Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 579 students attended John Warner Middle School.

What high school do graduates of John Warner Middle School attend?

Students who attend John Warner Middle School usually go on to attend Rock Bridge Senior High

What is the racial makeup of John Warner Middle School?

Students at John Warner Middle School are 70% White, 9% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What district is John Warner Middle School in?

Columbia 93

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