Is Bolivar Middle a good school?

Bolivar Middle ranks 125 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bolivar Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 601 students attended Bolivar Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Bolivar Middle?

Students at Bolivar Middle are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Bolivar Middle attend?

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

Bolivar Middle

Summary:

Bolivar Middle is a public middle school in Bolivar, Missouri, serving 601 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Bolivar R-I School District, which is ranked 84 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bolivar Middle consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, with its students scoring significantly higher on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, Bolivar Middle's 6th-grade math proficiency rate was 61.8%, compared to the state average of 43.7%. The school's performance in English Language Arts is also noteworthy, with 6th-grade students scoring 43.8% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 37.5%. Additionally, Bolivar Middle's 8th-grade science proficiency rate of 40.6% in 2022-2023 is higher than the state average of 37.8%. This consistent academic success has earned the school a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well above the state average.

While Bolivar Middle has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 86.52% of students identifying as White, the school serves a diverse socioeconomic community, with 47.92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This percentage is higher than the state average, suggesting that Bolivar Middle is effectively supporting students from low-income backgrounds and helping them achieve academic success. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Buffalo Middle, Humansville Middle School, and Pleasant Hope Middle, Bolivar Middle stands out with its higher academic performance and lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 6-8

604 W Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613-1904

(417) 326-3811

District: Bolivar R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
125^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,440

Students who attend Bolivar Middle usually attend:

High:

Bolivar High

Feeder schools for Bolivar Middle:

Elementary:	Bolivar Intermediate School
	Bolivar Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 601

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.5%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bolivar Middle ranks better than 72.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.41. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (6.5%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bolivar Middle is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Bolivar Middle employs 47.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bolivar Middle is $9,440.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bolivar Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bolivar Middle 125^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Bolivar Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Bolivar R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Bolivar R-I 84^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bolivar Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bolivar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	59.30	196^th	619	68.3%
2007	64.05	174^th	624	72.1%
2008	64.76	172^nd	624	72.4%
2009	69.89	139^th	601	76.9%
2010	67.13	175^th	614	71.5%
2011	64.10	202^nd	625	67.7%
2012	59.33	251^st	623	59.7%
2013	50.81	337^th	649	48.1%
2014	50.77	336^th	633	46.9%
2015	63.77	176^th	585	69.9%
2016	50.55	223^rd	435	48.7%
2017	52.56	276^th	568	51.4%
2018	59.65	193^rd	552	65.0%
2019	59.22	210^th	587	64.2%
2021	61.48	159^th	454	65.0%
2022	64.12	142^nd	459	69.1%
2023	67.41	125^th	459	72.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bolivar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.99	88^th	192	54.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bolivar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	56.92	136^th	422	67.8%
2019	50.41	217^th	482	55.0%
2021	69.41	75^th	371	79.8%
2022	70.43	64^th	365	82.5%
2023	60.34	113^th	382	70.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bolivar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	48.59	77^th	162	52.5%
2019	46.19	105^th	204	48.5%
2021	34.93	134^th	195	31.3%
2022	37.03	118^th	187	36.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bolivar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	48.44	32^nd	78	59.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bolivar Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	50.66	201^st	479	58.0%
2019	50.71	232^nd	527	56.0%
2021	51.22	162^nd	376	56.9%
2022	54.83	147^th	381	61.4%
2023	60.09	130^th	385	66.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Bolivar 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	389	389
1992	414	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
1993	423	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1994	410	0	9	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	424
1995	476	1	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	486
1996	476	1	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	486
1997	483	1	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	490
1998	499	0	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	503
1999	505	1	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	511
2000	514	2	2	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	526
2001	557	2	2	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	568
2002	549	4	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	564
2003	549	4	1	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	564
2004	556	8	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	579
2005	566	9	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	590
2006	548	14	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	573
2007	540	20	2	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	577
2008	563	15	2	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	594
2009	538	17	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	563
2010	528	14	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	557
2011	532	11	3	25	6	0	30	0	607
2012	576	7	3	28	4	1	26	0	645
2013	577	7	3	17	2	1	18	0	625
2014	546	2	4	20	2	1	16	0	591
2015	555	4	4	20	6	0	19	0	608
2016	571	4	3	20	5	0	19	0	622
2017	600	3	1	16	7	0	19	0	646
2018	575	3	3	14	10	1	14	0	620
2019	576	12	4	16	6	1	23	0	638
2020	551	10	8	26	5	1	24	0	625
2021	577	6	5	29	5	0	22	0	644
2022	532	9	5	43	6	0	20	0	615
2023	520	10	2	39	6	1	23	0	601

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 Bolivar Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	389	20.0	19.4	n/a
1992	417	20.5	20.3	n/a
1993	427	23.1	18.5	n/a
1994	424	23.1	18.4	0
1995	486	28.2	17.2	n/a
1996	486	28.2	17.2	n/a
1997	490	29.1	16.8	30
1998	503	29.5	17.1	29.4
1999	511	31.1	16.4	39.5
2000	526	32.0	16.4	41.4
2001	568	34.6	16.4	38.7
2002	564	35.8	15.8	40.6
2003	564	35.8	15.8	40.6
2004	579	34.3	16.9	45.6
2005	590	34.2	17.3	49.8
2006	573	36.2	15.8	55.3
2007	577	35.1	16.4	44.4
2008	594	38.4	15.5	47
2009	563	43.9	12.8	46.2
2010	557	40.6	13.7	49
2011	607	39.8	15.2	49.4
2012	645	39.5	16.3	45.1
2013	625	40.4	15.4	50.2
2014	591	40.4	14.6	52.3
2015	608	40.0	15.2	55.9
2016	622	42.0	14.8	54.7
2017	646	42.4	15.2	52.6
2018	620	43.4	14.2	55.6
2019	638	44.6	14.2	58.9
2020	625	43.5	14.3	56
2021	644	45.6	14.1	52.5
2022	615	45.7	13.4	45
2023	601	47.4	12.6	47.9

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 Bolivar Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	389	20.0	19.4	n/a
1992	417	20.5	20.3	n/a
1993	427	23.1	18.5	n/a
1994	424	23.1	18.4	0
1995	486	28.2	17.2	n/a
1996	486	28.2	17.2	n/a
1997	490	29.1	16.8	30
1998	503	29.5	17.1	29.4
1999	511	31.1	16.4	39.5
2000	526	32.0	16.4	41.4
2001	568	34.6	16.4	38.7
2002	564	35.8	15.8	40.6
2003	564	35.8	15.8	40.6
2004	579	34.3	16.9	45.6
2005	590	34.2	17.3	49.8
2006	573	36.2	15.8	55.3
2007	577	35.1	16.4	44.4
2008	594	38.4	15.5	47
2009	563	43.9	12.8	46.2
2010	557	40.6	13.7	49
2011	607	39.8	15.2	49.4
2012	645	39.5	16.3	45.1
2013	625	40.4	15.4	50.2
2014	591	40.4	14.6	52.3
2015	608	40.0	15.2	55.9
2016	622	42.0	14.8	54.7
2017	646	42.4	15.2	52.6
2018	620	43.4	14.2	55.6
2019	638	44.6	14.2	58.9
2020	625	43.5	14.3	56
2021	644	45.6	14.1	52.5
2022	615	45.7	13.4	45
2023	601	47.4	12.6	47.9

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 Bolivar Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$495 (6.1%)	$7,566 (93.9%)	$8,061
2020	$536 (6.4%)	$7,882 (93.6%)	$8,418
2021	$486 (5.7%)	$8,101 (94.3%)	$8,587
2022	$1,558 (16.5%)	$7,882 (83.5%)	$9,440

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bolivar Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 210^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 125^th of 459 Middle schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Bolivar Middle)	47.3	61.8	14.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bolivar R-I)	47.3	61.8	14.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bolivar Middle)	51.2	43.8	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bolivar R-I)	51.2	43.8	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bolivar Middle)	40	44.2	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bolivar R-I)	40	44.2	4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bolivar Middle)	42.4	29.1	13.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bolivar R-I)	42.4	29.1	13.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bolivar Middle)	27.9	42.4	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bolivar R-I)	27.9	42.4	14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Bolivar Middle)	50.5	40.6	9.9%
8th Grade Science (Bolivar R-I)	50.5	40.6	9.9%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bolivar Middle)	52.4	42.9	9.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bolivar R-I)	52.4	42.9	9.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	638	601	5.8%
African American	12	10	16.7%
American Indian	6	6
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	16	39	143.8%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	576	520	9.7%
Two or More Races	23	23
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.9%	47.9%	11%

Schools Near Bolivar Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bolivar Middle	Public	6-8	604 W Jackson	Bolivar	65613	Polk County	Bolivar R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 326-3811	601	47	12.6	47.9%	520 (86.5%)	10 (1.7%)	39 (6.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.8%)	67.4	125^th of 459 public middle schools	72.8%		64.1	142^nd of 459 public middle schools	69.1%	17		61.8	44.2	42.4		40.6		43.8	29.1	42.9	$9,440	$1,558	$7,883
Marion C. Early Junior High	Public	6-8	5309 S. Main	Morrisville	65710	Polk County	Marion C. Early R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 376-2216	146	8	17.5	45.2%	137 (93.8%)	3 (2.1%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	70.6	103^rd of 459 public middle schools	77.6%		52.4	214^th of 459 public middle schools	53.4%	111		61.8		57.4		29.6		50.9		37.0	$6,078	$1,487	$4,591
Pleasant Hope Middle	Public	5-8	515 W McCurry	Pleasant Hope	65725	Greene County	Pleasant Hope R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 267-7701	202	15	13.4	66.8%	192 (95.0%)	6 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	37.8	294^th of 459 public middle schools	35.9%		28	347^th of 459 public middle schools	24.4%	53	20.5	17.0	35.2	22.8	23.0	32.4	30.8	21.2	38.9	30.9	$9,038	$3,102	$5,936
Humansville Middle School	Public	6-8	300 N Oak ST	Humansville	65674	Polk County	Humansville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 754-2219	104	8	12.9	2.9%	102 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	25.1	355^th of 459 public middle schools	22.7%		58.7	174^th of 459 public middle schools	62.1%	181		19.5	7.6	21.4		21.5		30.6			$10,433	$1,338	$9,095
Buffalo Middle	Public	5-8	1001 W Truman Rd	Buffalo	65622	Dallas County	Dallas County R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 345-2335	499	39	12.8	61.3%	456 (91.4%)	8 (1.6%)	18 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	49.6	229^th of 459 public middle schools	50.1%		46.5	255^th of 459 public middle schools	44.4%	26	43.4	28.8	47.3	27.9	41.6	27.9	40.7	20.7	39.7	47.3	$9,864	$2,132	$7,733

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