John Warner Middle School

Summary:

John Warner Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Columbia, Missouri, serving 579 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Columbia 93 School District. This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement, particularly in Mathematics and Algebra I.

John Warner Middle School's students significantly outperform their peers in the district and state on state assessments, with 81.3% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 37% for the district and 40.6% for the state. The school's Algebra I performance is also impressive, with 93% of students scoring proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages. This high-quality education is provided despite the school's relatively low per-student spending compared to nearby schools, suggesting effective resource allocation.

While John Warner Middle School's overall performance is exceptional, the school's results for African American students and Special Education students are not as strong, indicating an area for improvement. However, the school has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism rates, from 32.3% in 2021-2022 to 14.9% in 2023-2024, which is a positive indicator of the school's efforts to engage students and address any underlying issues. Overall, John Warner Middle School stands out as a model of academic excellence in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5550 Sinclair Rd
Columbia, MO 65203-5524

(573) 214-3400

District: Columbia 93

SchoolDigger Rank:
10^th of 451 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: 12.5

Number of students: 555

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.0%

Asian:

8.3%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John Warner Middle School ranks better than 97.8% 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 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.33. (See more...)

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 (71%), Asian (8.3%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.7% 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 12.5. 4 middle schools in the Columbia 93 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare John Warner Middle School employs 44.3 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 2024 Rankings:

John Warner Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks John Warner Middle School 10^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See John Warner Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Gifted and Talented students:

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 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%
2024	97.33	10^th	451	97.8%

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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%
2024	83.35	27^th	378	92.9%

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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
2022	67.81	14^th	44	68.2%
2023	45.77	32^nd	48	33.3%
2024	63.78	15^th	45	66.7%

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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%
2024	96.55	12^th	379	96.8%

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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	Total
2022	391	58	51	21	0	2	43	566
2023	407	45	50	27	4	2	44	579
2024	394	37	46	29	0	3	46	555

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
2024	555	44.3	12.5	15.7

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
2024	555	44.3	12.5	15.7

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 (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (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 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	555	44	12.5	15.7%	394 (71.0%)	37 (6.7%)	29 (5.2%)	46 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	46 (8.3%)	97.3	10^th of 451 public middle schools	97.8%		92.9	16^th of 459 public middle schools	96.5%	6		71.3	81.3	58.3		65.3		66.4	63.8	67.5	93.0	$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	730	56	13.0	33.6%	430 (58.9%)	121 (16.6%)	56 (7.7%)	53 (7.3%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.9%)	68.1	121^st of 451 public middle schools	73.2%		74.9	84^th of 459 public middle schools	81.7%	37		54.1	39.2	29.8		40.1		44.4	43.0	44.9	94.0	$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	525	49	10.6	61.0%	243 (46.3%)	139 (26.5%)	40 (7.6%)	17 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	83 (15.8%)	26.7	338^th of 451 public middle schools	25.1%		26.2	350^th of 459 public middle schools	23.7%	12		31.1	19.1	11.3		17.5		29.1	30.7	22.9		$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	532	45	11.7	31.4%	340 (63.9%)	61 (11.5%)	38 (7.1%)	61 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	65.6	133^rd of 451 public middle schools	70.5%		62.3	155^th of 459 public middle schools	66.2%	22		54.5	36.0	19.9		46.3		44.8	37.1	45.7	91.8	$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	621	49	12.7	34.1%	377 (60.7%)	129 (20.8%)	29 (4.7%)	21 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (10.5%)	78	76^th of 451 public middle schools	83.1%		69.7	108^th of 459 public middle schools	76.5%	32		45.0	44.7	29.8		50.8		51.1	52.3	57.0	92.9	$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	550	48	11.4	66.0%	191 (34.7%)	154 (28.0%)	98 (17.8%)	19 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	81 (14.7%)	21.4	365^th of 451 public middle schools	19.1%		17.1	396^th of 459 public middle schools	13.7%	31		28.5	20.2	5.8		18.2		25.2	23.4	24.4	72.0	$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	544	53	10.3	71.0%	199 (36.6%)	205 (37.7%)	49 (9.0%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	73 (13.4%)	13.5	409^th of 451 public middle schools	9.3%		11.6	419^th of 459 public middle schools	8.7%	10		22.0	8.8	5.1		17.9		16.3	19.6	19.4	60.3	$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	647	47	13.7	18.1%	566 (87.5%)	8 (1.2%)	29 (4.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.9%)	72.7	99^th of 451 public middle schools	78.0%		68.7	115^th of 459 public middle schools	74.9%	16	41.7	58.0	39.5	26.3	34.9	43.1	40.1	47.3	45.6	54.1		$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	347	24	14.2	33.4%	292 (84.1%)	11 (3.2%)	11 (3.2%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.9%)	59.1	169^th of 451 public middle schools	62.5%		64	142^nd of 459 public middle schools	69.1%	27		62.3	58.7	20.5		27.2		42.5	49.0	22.6		$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	136	11	12.6	26.5%	122 (89.7%)	4 (2.9%)	7 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	40.9	267^th of 451 public middle schools	40.8%		51	223^rd of 459 public middle schools	51.4%	44		44.6	44.4			22.4		26.4	35.5	20.5		$10,355	$1,365	$8,990

Frequently Asked Questions about John Warner Middle School

What district is John Warner Middle School in?

Columbia 93

How many students attend John Warner Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 555 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 71% White, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic.

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 10^th of 451 Missouri middle schools.

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