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Ava Middle

Summary:

Ava Middle is a public middle school in Ava, Missouri, serving 390 students in grades 5-8. It is part of the Ava R-I School District, which is ranked 98 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Ava Middle has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, but has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's notable strengths include strong performance for its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 28% of Missouri middle schools for this subgroup, and exceptional performance for its disabled student population, earning a 5-star rating in the 2020-2021 school year. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.2% to 26.6% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, Ava Middle's academic performance has been mixed. While the school has outperformed the state average in some areas, it has underperformed in others. Nearby Mansfield Junior High has consistently outperformed both Ava Middle and Seymour Middle, ranking in the top 5% of Missouri middle schools. Ava Middle's increased per-student spending in recent years may have contributed to its improved performance for disadvantaged and disabled students, but the school's high student-teacher ratio remains an area for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 507 North Spring Street
       Ava, MO  65608-0338

(417) 683-3835

District: Ava R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
198th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,626 Help


Students who attend Ava Middle usually attend:

High:    Ava High

Feeder schools for Ava Middle:

Elementary:    Ava Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  387

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
Hispanic:
2.8%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ava Middle ranks better than 56.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.6. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ava Middle is 13.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ava Middle is $9,626.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ava Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ava Middle 198th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Ava Middle in the ranking list.)

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Ava R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Ava R-I 98th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ava Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ava Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.87 185th 619 70.1%
2007 50.30 336th 624 46.2%
2008 52.88 293rd 624 53.0%
2009 58.04 245th 601 59.2%
2010 64.37 196th 614 68.1%
2011 61.46 247th 625 60.5%
2012 63.76 206th 623 66.9%
2013 68.75 149th 649 77.0%
2014 75.13 100th 633 84.2%
2015 65.72 163rd 585 72.1%
2016 65.33 123rd 435 71.7%
2017 55.26 253rd 568 55.5%
2018 46.75 297th 552 46.2%
2019 36.50 396th 587 32.5%
2021 63.30 149th 454 67.2%
2022 56.45 191st 459 58.4%
2023 52.22 216th 459 52.9%
2024 55.60 198th 451 56.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ava Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.69 138th 422 67.3%
2019 43.93 275th 482 42.9%
2021 83.89 25th 371 93.3%
2022 74.73 48th 365 86.8%
2023 61.48 104th 382 72.8%
2024 63.22 106th 378 72.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ava Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.95 10th 195 94.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ava Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.71 309th 479 35.5%
2019 28.95 400th 527 24.1%
2021 52.54 160th 376 57.4%
2022 41.67 219th 381 42.5%
2023 37.87 241st 385 37.4%
2024 42.80 214th 379 43.5%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ava Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 459 459
1992 462 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1993 467 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1994 480 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 508 2 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 508 2 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 489 1 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 496
1998 499 1 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 505
1999 527 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2000 503 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 496 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 484 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 484 1 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 476 2 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 472 2 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 481
2006 423 3 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 435
2007 422 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 431
2008 402 0 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 413
2009 420 2 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 431
2010 407 1 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2011 402 3 0 4 1 0 0 0 410
2012 383 1 0 4 3 0 2 0 393
2013 369 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 376
2014 381 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 388
2015 359 1 0 6 1 0 1 0 368
2016 368 2 0 10 2 1 1 0 384
2017 380 0 0 10 2 1 2 0 395
2018 398 0 0 10 2 1 2 0 413
2019 404 1 0 8 2 1 7 0 423
2020 393 0 0 9 1 0 11 0 414
2021 365 0 0 11 0 0 12 0 388
2022 356 0 1 12 0 0 11 0 380
2023 367 0 0 10 1 1 11 0 390
2024 367 0 2 11 1 0 6 0 387

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 Ava Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 459 24.6 18.6 n/a
1992 466 24.7 18.8 n/a
1993 472 25.1 18.8 n/a
1994 487 25.4 19.2 0
1995 518 28.6 18.1 n/a
1996 518 28.6 18.1 n/a
1997 496 30.0 16.5 45.2
1998 505 30.0 16.8 46.7
1999 531 31.1 17.1 56.3
2000 503 31.0 16.2 53.5
2001 497 31.3 15.9 57.7
2002 489 31.8 15.4 62.4
2003 489 31.8 15.4 62.4
2004 482 32.3 14.9 61.4
2005 481 32.3 14.9 64.9
2006 435 31.6 13.8 65.7
2007 431 30.6 14.1 67.1
2008 413 31.0 13.3 69.2
2009 431 31.2 13.8 71.7
2010 412 30.4 13.5 69.9
2011 410 28.2 14.4 69.8
2012 393 27.4 14.3 72.5
2013 376 26.1 14.3 71
2014 388 26.4 14.6 72.4
2015 368 26.0 14.1 71.5
2016 384 26.0 14.7 69.5
2017 395 25.3 15.6 69.9
2018 413 24.8 16.6 65.9
2019 423 25.1 16.8 67.6
2020 414 25.4 16.2 69.1
2021 388 25.8 15.0 67.3
2022 380 27.2 13.9 67.1
2023 390 25.1 15.4 62.3
2024 387 27.9 13.8 58.7

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 Ava Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 459 24.6 18.6 n/a
1992 466 24.7 18.8 n/a
1993 472 25.1 18.8 n/a
1994 487 25.4 19.2 0
1995 518 28.6 18.1 n/a
1996 518 28.6 18.1 n/a
1997 496 30.0 16.5 45.2
1998 505 30.0 16.8 46.7
1999 531 31.1 17.1 56.3
2000 503 31.0 16.2 53.5
2001 497 31.3 15.9 57.7
2002 489 31.8 15.4 62.4
2003 489 31.8 15.4 62.4
2004 482 32.3 14.9 61.4
2005 481 32.3 14.9 64.9
2006 435 31.6 13.8 65.7
2007 431 30.6 14.1 67.1
2008 413 31.0 13.3 69.2
2009 431 31.2 13.8 71.7
2010 412 30.4 13.5 69.9
2011 410 28.2 14.4 69.8
2012 393 27.4 14.3 72.5
2013 376 26.1 14.3 71
2014 388 26.4 14.6 72.4
2015 368 26.0 14.1 71.5
2016 384 26.0 14.7 69.5
2017 395 25.3 15.6 69.9
2018 413 24.8 16.6 65.9
2019 423 25.1 16.8 67.6
2020 414 25.4 16.2 69.1
2021 388 25.8 15.0 67.3
2022 380 27.2 13.9 67.1
2023 390 25.1 15.4 62.3
2024 387 27.9 13.8 58.7

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 Ava Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $708 (9.4%) $6,828 (90.6%) $7,536
2020 $863 (11.5%) $6,669 (88.5%) $7,532
2021 $712 (8.8%) $7,381 (91.2%) $8,093
2022 $2,424 (25.2%) $7,202 (74.8%) $9,626

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ava Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 396th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 216th of 459 Middle schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Ava Middle)2922.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ava R-I)2922.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Ava Middle)3333
   5th Grade Science (Ava R-I)3333
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ava Middle)3629.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ava R-I)3629.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ava Middle)1731.1
 14.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ava R-I)1731.1
 14.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ava Middle)40.232.1
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ava R-I)40.232.1
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ava Middle)23.621.1
 2.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ava R-I)23.621.1
 2.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ava Middle)44.131.4
 12.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ava R-I)44.131.4
 12.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ava Middle)41.552.7
 11.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ava R-I)41.552.7
 11.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Ava Middle)38.443
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Ava R-I)38.443
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ava Middle)33.643
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ava R-I)33.643
 9.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students423390
 7.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander11
White404367
 9.2%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.6%62.3%
 5.3%

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Students who attend Ava Middle usually go on to attend Ava High

In the 2023-24 school year, 387 students attended Ava Middle.

Students at Ava Middle are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Ava Middle ranks 198th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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