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California Middle

Summary:

California Middle is a public middle school located in California, Missouri, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 432 students. The school is part of the Moniteau County R-I school district, which is ranked 69 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

California Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, science, and English language arts. The school outperforms the state average in mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with 7th-grade students performing exceptionally well at 60% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 39.5%. In science, California Middle's 5th-grade proficiency rate of 50.5% is significantly higher than the state average of 40.9%. Additionally, the school's 7th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 52.1% is notably higher than the state average of 37.3%. These achievements suggest that California Middle is providing a consistently high-quality education, as evidenced by its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While California Middle has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (12.96%) compared to the nearby Southern Boone Middle (2.6%), Eldon Middle (8.25%), Thomas Jefferson Middle (4.9%), and Tipton Middle School (3.8%), the overall racial makeup is still predominantly white (84.03%). Additionally, California Middle has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.35% to 46.69% over the past three years, which is higher than the nearby schools. This suggests that the school may need to allocate additional resources and support to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged population.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 211 S Owen St
       California, MO  65018-1115

(573) 796-2146

District: Moniteau County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
96th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,996 Help


Students who attend California Middle usually attend:

High:    California High

Feeder schools for California Middle:

Elementary:    California Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  432

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
13.0%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details California Middle ranks better than 79.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.56. (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 (84%), Hispanic (13%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at California Middle is 13.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at California Middle is $8,996.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

California Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks California Middle 96th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See California Middle in the ranking list.)

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Moniteau County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Moniteau County R-I 69th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for California Middle

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Rank History for all students at California Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.39 150th 619 75.8%
2007 64.15 171st 624 72.6%
2008 70.96 114th 624 81.7%
2009 66.21 169th 601 71.9%
2010 77.19 89th 614 85.5%
2011 72.69 119th 625 81.0%
2012 71.19 132nd 623 78.8%
2013 66.65 176th 649 72.9%
2014 61.57 235th 633 62.9%
2015 39.50 392nd 585 33.0%
2016 65.16 125th 435 71.3%
2017 61.81 188th 568 66.9%
2018 57.36 214th 552 61.2%
2019 74.56 94th 587 84.0%
2021 75.59 81st 454 82.2%
2022 74.56 89th 459 80.6%
2023 71.56 96th 459 79.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at California Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.15 182nd 422 56.9%
2019 57.97 159th 482 67.0%
2021 51.59 158th 371 57.4%
2022 65.55 86th 365 76.4%
2023 54.55 153rd 382 59.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at California Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.69 48th 78 38.5%
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Rank History for White students at California Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.90 167th 479 65.1%
2019 72.38 91st 527 82.7%
2021 69.49 85th 376 77.4%
2022 70.52 86th 381 77.4%
2023 63.64 108th 385 71.9%
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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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Enrollment information for California Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 270 3 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 280
1996 270 3 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 280
1997 295 4 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1998 318 3 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1999 312 1 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2000 289 1 1 16 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2001 261 2 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 265 0 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2003 265 0 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2004 277 0 5 26 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2005 254 1 5 32 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2006 253 3 3 37 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2007 248 3 1 35 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2008 274 2 1 31 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2009 262 1 1 34 2 n/a n/a 0 300
2010 265 1 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 292
2011 249 0 1 30 0 0 1 0 281
2012 254 1 0 32 1 0 0 0 288
2013 238 2 0 45 2 0 2 0 289
2014 248 2 0 44 1 1 3 0 299
2015 246 3 0 54 2 0 3 0 308
2016 226 3 0 49 2 0 4 0 284
2017 241 3 0 44 0 0 7 0 295
2018 243 3 1 37 0 0 10 0 294
2019 250 4 2 39 0 0 7 0 302
2020 262 4 4 50 0 0 4 0 324
2021 276 2 3 48 0 0 3 0 332
2022 369 2 2 61 0 1 5 0 440
2023 363 3 1 56 0 1 8 0 432

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 California Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 280 18.1 15.5 n/a
1996 280 18.1 15.5 n/a
1997 307 19.1 16.1 17.6
1998 329 21.1 15.6 21.6
1999 324 24.1 13.4 28.1
2000 307 24.1 12.7 32.6
2001 287 24.8 11.6 41.8
2002 294 25.2 11.7 40.1
2003 294 25.2 11.7 40.1
2004 308 23.8 12.9 40.6
2005 292 22.5 13.0 41.8
2006 296 22.1 13.4 39.2
2007 288 21.1 13.6 38.5
2008 309 23.0 13.4 36.9
2009 300 24.0 12.5 42.3
2010 292 21.2 13.7 37.3
2011 281 20.4 13.7 40.6
2012 288 19.9 14.4 46.2
2013 289 20.0 14.4 47.1
2014 299 20.7 14.4 45.8
2015 308 21.0 14.6 41.9
2016 284 21.0 13.5 45.8
2017 295 20.9 14.1 53.2
2018 294 20.4 14.3 55.8
2019 302 20.9 14.4 51
2020 324 20.3 15.8 47.2
2021 332 22.4 14.7 46.7
2022 440 31.0 14.1 40.9
2023 432 30.8 13.9 39.4

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 California Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 280 18.1 15.5 n/a
1996 280 18.1 15.5 n/a
1997 307 19.1 16.1 17.6
1998 329 21.1 15.6 21.6
1999 324 24.1 13.4 28.1
2000 307 24.1 12.7 32.6
2001 287 24.8 11.6 41.8
2002 294 25.2 11.7 40.1
2003 294 25.2 11.7 40.1
2004 308 23.8 12.9 40.6
2005 292 22.5 13.0 41.8
2006 296 22.1 13.4 39.2
2007 288 21.1 13.6 38.5
2008 309 23.0 13.4 36.9
2009 300 24.0 12.5 42.3
2010 292 21.2 13.7 37.3
2011 281 20.4 13.7 40.6
2012 288 19.9 14.4 46.2
2013 289 20.0 14.4 47.1
2014 299 20.7 14.4 45.8
2015 308 21.0 14.6 41.9
2016 284 21.0 13.5 45.8
2017 295 20.9 14.1 53.2
2018 294 20.4 14.3 55.8
2019 302 20.9 14.4 51
2020 324 20.3 15.8 47.2
2021 332 22.4 14.7 46.7
2022 440 31.0 14.1 40.9
2023 432 30.8 13.9 39.4

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 California Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $309 (3.6%) $8,278 (96.4%) $8,587
2020 $414 (4.9%) $8,106 (95.1%) $8,520
2021 $1,057 (11.6%) $8,059 (88.4%) $9,116
2022 $252 (2.8%) $8,744 (97.2%) $8,996

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

Impact of COVID-19 on California Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 94th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 96th of 459 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (California Middle)57.943.5
 14.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Moniteau County R-I)57.943.5
 14.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (California Middle)51.833.7
 18.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Moniteau County R-I)51.833.7
 18.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (California Middle)4960
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Moniteau County R-I)4960
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (California Middle)49.552.1
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Moniteau County R-I)49.552.1
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (California Middle)56.647.3
 9.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Moniteau County R-I)56.647.3
 9.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (California Middle)48.939.1
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Moniteau County R-I)48.939.1
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (California Middle)52.243.1
 9.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Moniteau County R-I)52.243.1
 9.1%
   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 Students302432
 43%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic3956
 43.6%
Pacific Islander01
White250363
 45.2%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51%39.4%
 11.6%

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California Middle ranks 96th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 432 students attended California Middle.

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

Students at California Middle are 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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