North County Middle

Summary:

North County Middle is a public middle school located in Desloge, Missouri, serving grades 7-8 with a student population of 396. The school is part of the North St. Francois County R-I school district, which is ranked 231 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North County Middle faces several challenges, including a predominantly white student population (94.7%), lower-than-average academic performance on MAP tests across various subjects and grade levels, and a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (47.53% to 56.65%). The school's spending per student is generally lower than nearby schools, ranging from $8,628 to $9,813 over the past four school years. However, North County Middle has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.2 to 14.1 over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Desoto Junior High and John A. Evans Middle, North County Middle generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects. The school's performance on MAP tests for specific student subgroups, such as White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, is also lower than the state averages for those subgroups. Additionally, North County Middle's statewide ranking has declined over the past several years, from 185 out of 649 Missouri middle schools in 2012-2013 to 317 out of 459 in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 406 E Chestnut
       Desloge, MO  63601-2919


(573) 431-3300

District: North St. Francois County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
317th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,341 Help


Students who attend North County Middle usually attend:

High:    North County Senior High

Feeder schools for North County Middle:

Elementary:    North County Parkside Elementary
    North County Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Two or more races:
1.8%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.3% Help


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Compare Details North County Middle ranks worse than 69.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.82. (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 (94.7%), two or more races (1.8%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North County Middle is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North County Middle is $9,341.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North County Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks North County Middle 317th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See North County Middle in the ranking list.)

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North St. Francois County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks North St. Francois County R-I 231st of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North County Middle

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Rank History for all students at North County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.21 424th 619 31.5%
2007 55.10 272nd 624 56.4%
2008 54.10 282nd 624 54.8%
2009 47.17 369th 601 38.6%
2010 46.61 387th 614 37.0%
2011 42.10 418th 625 33.1%
2012 49.24 350th 623 43.8%
2013 65.88 185th 649 71.5%
2014 59.18 253rd 633 60.0%
2015 51.49 269th 585 54.0%
2016 55.88 188th 435 56.8%
2017 58.99 214th 568 62.3%
2018 45.33 309th 552 44.0%
2019 35.73 404th 587 31.2%
2021 42.15 269th 454 40.7%
2022 37.75 299th 459 34.9%
2023 32.82 317th 459 30.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.78 170th 192 11.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.13 247th 422 41.5%
2019 29.99 376th 482 22.0%
2021 55.08 136th 371 63.3%
2022 51.85 167th 365 54.2%
2023 37.65 252nd 382 34.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.18 78th 162 51.9%
2019 59.76 72nd 204 64.7%
2021 37.35 119th 195 39.0%
2022 55.06 70th 187 62.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.37 56th 121 53.7%
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Rank History for White students at North County Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.66 310th 479 35.3%
2019 27.45 413th 527 21.6%
2021 31.20 275th 376 26.9%
2022 26.65 301st 381 21.0%
2023 23.22 320th 385 16.9%
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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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by a parent
Saturday, September 5, 2009

Open Quote More focused on sports than academics. Can afford new landscaping and new football field improvements, but can't afford to buy enough books so that the students don't have to share. School has a real problem with bullying, and they "have a policy against it", but don't enforce it. Close Quote



Enrollment information for North County Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 743 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1995 755 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1996 755 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1997 725 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1998 487 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 518 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2000 549 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2001 479 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 486 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 486 6 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 547 7 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2005 509 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2006 468 8 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2007 455 3 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2008 472 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2009 441 6 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2010 424 8 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2011 463 8 4 2 1 0 1 0 479
2012 467 7 2 5 1 0 0 0 482
2013 465 9 3 7 1 0 1 0 486
2014 460 5 2 6 0 0 2 0 475
2015 460 3 3 7 1 0 3 0 477
2016 496 8 2 8 3 0 3 0 520
2017 452 6 0 4 0 0 8 0 470
2018 415 4 2 6 1 0 8 0 436
2019 405 3 2 6 4 0 9 0 429
2020 441 9 0 8 4 0 6 0 468
2021 460 11 2 6 2 0 8 0 489
2022 440 8 2 7 1 0 7 0 465
2023 375 6 1 6 1 0 7 0 396

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 North County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 747 37.8 19.8 0
1995 764 42.9 17.8 n/a
1996 764 42.9 17.8 n/a
1997 730 41.9 17.4 29.5
1998 491 28.7 17.1 24
1999 521 30.5 17.1 33
2000 555 30.0 18.5 34.6
2001 485 31.0 15.6 38.6
2002 494 31.8 15.5 47.2
2003 494 31.8 15.5 47.2
2004 556 31.5 17.7 46.2
2005 519 30.7 16.9 47.4
2006 485 30.3 16.0 48.7
2007 466 29.3 15.9 53.2
2008 483 29.5 16.4 47.8
2009 458 28.0 16.3 45.2
2010 441 28.6 15.3 51.2
2011 479 29.4 16.2 58.7
2012 482 29.5 16.3 60.6
2013 486 30.8 15.7 63.8
2014 475 29.7 15.9 65.5
2015 477 31.0 15.3 63.3
2016 520 34.0 15.2 57.5
2017 470 35.0 13.4 61.1
2018 436 34.4 12.6 60.1
2019 429 29.0 14.7 58.7
2020 468 33.6 13.9 62.2
2021 489 34.6 14.1 56.6
2022 465 33.4 13.9 47.5
2023 396 32.2 12.2 51.3

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 North County Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 747 37.8 19.8 0
1995 764 42.9 17.8 n/a
1996 764 42.9 17.8 n/a
1997 730 41.9 17.4 29.5
1998 491 28.7 17.1 24
1999 521 30.5 17.1 33
2000 555 30.0 18.5 34.6
2001 485 31.0 15.6 38.6
2002 494 31.8 15.5 47.2
2003 494 31.8 15.5 47.2
2004 556 31.5 17.7 46.2
2005 519 30.7 16.9 47.4
2006 485 30.3 16.0 48.7
2007 466 29.3 15.9 53.2
2008 483 29.5 16.4 47.8
2009 458 28.0 16.3 45.2
2010 441 28.6 15.3 51.2
2011 479 29.4 16.2 58.7
2012 482 29.5 16.3 60.6
2013 486 30.8 15.7 63.8
2014 475 29.7 15.9 65.5
2015 477 31.0 15.3 63.3
2016 520 34.0 15.2 57.5
2017 470 35.0 13.4 61.1
2018 436 34.4 12.6 60.1
2019 429 29.0 14.7 58.7
2020 468 33.6 13.9 62.2
2021 489 34.6 14.1 56.6
2022 465 33.4 13.9 47.5
2023 396 32.2 12.2 51.3

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 North County Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $461 (4.7%) $9,352 (95.3%) $9,813
2020 $602 (7.0%) $8,026 (93.0%) $8,628
2021 $1,970 (20.7%) $7,536 (79.3%) $9,507
2022 $1,159 (12.4%) $8,182 (87.6%) $9,341

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North County Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 404th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 317th of 459 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (North County Middle)2621.9
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North St. Francois County R-I)2621.9
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North County Middle)31.221.9
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North St. Francois County R-I)31.221.9
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (North County Middle)34.228.9
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North St. Francois County R-I)34.228.9
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (North County Middle)36.524.7
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (North St. Francois County R-I)36.524.7
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North County Middle)42.935.5
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North St. Francois County R-I)42.935.5
 7.4%
   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 Students429396
 7.7%
African American36
 100%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander00
White405375
 7.4%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.7%51.3%
 7.5%


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Students at North County Middle are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

North County Middle ranks 317th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended North County Middle.

Students who attend North County Middle usually go on to attend North County Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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