Chester Boren Middle

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Chester Boren Middle ranks 192 nd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Chester Boren Middle is a public middle school located in Centralia, Missouri, serving around 300 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Centralia R-VI school district, which is ranked 138 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chester Boren Middle has consistently performed above the state average in several key academic areas, including mathematics and science. For example, in 2022-2023, 66.6% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 39.5%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.56% to 33.43% in recent years, which is lower than nearby schools like North Callaway Middle School (49.15%) and Paris Junior High (36.76%). Additionally, Chester Boren Middle has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $8,204 to $9,729 in recent years, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 12.2.

These positive indicators suggest that Chester Boren Middle is effectively supporting its students' academic and personal growth. However, the analysis also highlights the diversity of the region, with some nearby schools, such as John B. Lange Middle and Oakland Middle School in the Columbia 93 district, having a much higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students and even higher per-student spending, which may indicate the need for additional resources to address the unique challenges faced by those schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

110 N Jefferson
Centralia, MO 65240-1210

(573) 682-2617

District: Centralia R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,729

Students who attend Chester Boren Middle usually attend:

High:

Centralia High

Feeder schools for Chester Boren Middle:

Elementary:	Centralia Intermediate
	Chance Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 300

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chester Boren Middle ranks better than 58.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.4. (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 (91.7%), two or more races (3.7%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chester Boren Middle is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Chester Boren Middle employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chester Boren Middle is $9,729.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chester Boren Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Chester Boren Middle 192^nd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Chester Boren Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Centralia R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Centralia R-VI 138^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chester Boren Middle

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Rank History for all students at Chester Boren Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	49.98	295^th	619	52.3%
2007	60.06	206^th	624	67.0%
2008	67.92	139^th	624	77.7%
2009	71.88	119^th	601	80.2%
2010	65.60	187^th	614	69.5%
2011	50.87	338^th	625	45.9%
2012	62.66	222^nd	623	64.4%
2013	64.98	190^th	649	70.7%
2014	72.94	116^th	633	81.7%
2015	75.07	93^rd	585	84.1%
2016	68.78	114^th	435	73.8%
2017	65.20	157^th	568	72.4%
2018	60.97	178^th	552	67.8%
2019	62.12	189^th	587	67.8%
2021	65.39	137^th	454	69.8%
2022	64.79	136^th	459	70.4%
2023	56.40	192^nd	459	58.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chester Boren Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	27.26	349^th	422	17.3%
2019	33.69	354^th	482	26.6%
2021	44.21	208^th	371	43.9%
2023	37.08	257^th	382	32.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chester Boren Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.42	92^nd	162	43.2%

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Rank History for White students at Chester Boren Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	54.40	182^nd	479	62.0%
2019	55.03	199^th	527	62.2%
2021	54.27	152^nd	376	59.6%
2022	55.28	144^th	381	62.2%
2023	45.11	210^th	385	45.5%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Chester Boren 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	379	379
1992	367	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
1993	370	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	372
1994	359	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
1995	389	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
1996	389	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	394
1997	419	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1998	419	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1999	422	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
2000	421	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2001	418	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2002	420	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2003	420	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2004	409	6	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	416
2005	428	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	432
2006	419	5	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	426
2007	400	6	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	409
2008	426	6	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	436
2009	302	8	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	314
2010	317	7	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	328
2011	326	8	1	1	0	0	0	0	336
2012	300	6	1	3	0	0	0	0	310
2013	283	8	2	5	0	0	0	0	298
2014	313	2	2	7	1	0	2	0	327
2015	338	3	2	4	1	0	3	0	351
2016	324	2	1	6	1	0	4	0	338
2017	312	3	1	7	1	1	10	0	335
2018	292	4	0	10	1	0	5	0	312
2019	303	1	0	6	2	0	7	0	319
2020	310	1	0	5	0	0	7	0	323
2021	309	2	1	7	0	0	10	0	329
2022	277	2	0	9	0	0	9	0	297
2023	275	1	2	10	1	0	11	0	300

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 Chester Boren Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	379	21.6	17.5	29
1992	370	21.6	17.1	n/a
1993	372	21.6	17.2	n/a
1994	362	21.6	16.8	0
1995	394	23.8	16.6	n/a
1996	394	23.8	16.6	n/a
1997	422	24.7	17.1	16.1
1998	422	24.2	17.4	16.4
1999	426	24.2	17.6	19.7
2000	425	24.6	17.3	21.2
2001	422	26.6	15.9	23.2
2002	425	27.7	15.3	27.8
2003	425	27.7	15.3	27.8
2004	416	28.9	14.4	30.3
2005	432	28.5	15.2	31.3
2006	426	30.2	14.1	27
2007	409	29.0	14.1	30.6
2008	436	31.2	14.0	23.4
2009	314	23.3	13.5	25.2
2010	328	21.7	15.0	31.7
2011	336	21.3	15.7	36.3
2012	310	21.5	14.3	34.8
2013	298	22.2	13.3	34.9
2014	327	23.5	13.8	37
2015	351	24.0	14.6	29.9
2016	338	22.0	15.3	29
2017	335	21.3	15.6	34.3
2018	312	23.8	13.0	33.7
2019	319	25.6	12.4	31.3
2020	323	24.2	13.2	31.3
2021	329	27.8	11.8	33.4
2022	297	24.3	12.2	22.6
2023	300	25.1	11.9	30.7

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 Chester Boren Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	379	21.6	17.5	29
1992	370	21.6	17.1	n/a
1993	372	21.6	17.2	n/a
1994	362	21.6	16.8	0
1995	394	23.8	16.6	n/a
1996	394	23.8	16.6	n/a
1997	422	24.7	17.1	16.1
1998	422	24.2	17.4	16.4
1999	426	24.2	17.6	19.7
2000	425	24.6	17.3	21.2
2001	422	26.6	15.9	23.2
2002	425	27.7	15.3	27.8
2003	425	27.7	15.3	27.8
2004	416	28.9	14.4	30.3
2005	432	28.5	15.2	31.3
2006	426	30.2	14.1	27
2007	409	29.0	14.1	30.6
2008	436	31.2	14.0	23.4
2009	314	23.3	13.5	25.2
2010	328	21.7	15.0	31.7
2011	336	21.3	15.7	36.3
2012	310	21.5	14.3	34.8
2013	298	22.2	13.3	34.9
2014	327	23.5	13.8	37
2015	351	24.0	14.6	29.9
2016	338	22.0	15.3	29
2017	335	21.3	15.6	34.3
2018	312	23.8	13.0	33.7
2019	319	25.6	12.4	31.3
2020	323	24.2	13.2	31.3
2021	329	27.8	11.8	33.4
2022	297	24.3	12.2	22.6
2023	300	25.1	11.9	30.7

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 Chester Boren Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$240 (2.8%)	$8,383 (97.2%)	$8,622
2020	$453 (5.5%)	$7,751 (94.5%)	$8,204
2021	$828 (9.6%)	$7,770 (90.4%)	$8,598
2022	$1,818 (18.7%)	$7,911 (81.3%)	$9,729

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chester Boren Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 189^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 192^nd of 459 Middle schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Chester Boren Middle)	49.2	44.4	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Centralia R-VI)	49.2	44.4	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Boren Middle)	54.1	30.5	23.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Centralia R-VI)	54.1	30.5	23.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chester Boren Middle)	60.2	66.6	6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Centralia R-VI)	60.2	66.6	6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Boren Middle)	51	35.7	15.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Centralia R-VI)	51	35.7	15.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chester Boren Middle)	33	27.5	5.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Centralia R-VI)	33	27.5	5.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Chester Boren Middle)	36	38.3	2.3%
8th Grade Science (Centralia R-VI)	36	38.3	2.3%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chester Boren Middle)	42	34.4	7.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Centralia R-VI)	42	34.4	7.6%
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	319	300	6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	6	10	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	303	275	9.2%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.3%	30.7%	0.7%

Schools Near Chester Boren Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			MAP Algebra I (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 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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
Chester Boren Middle	Public	6-8	110 N Jefferson	Centralia	65240	Boone County	Centralia R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 682-2617	300	25	11.9	30.7%	275 (91.7%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	56.4	192^nd of 459 public middle schools	58.2%		64.8	136^th of 459 public middle schools	70.4%	56	44.4	66.6	27.5	38.3	30.5	35.7	34.4		$9,729	$1,818	$7,911
Hallsville Middle	Public	6-8	421 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 696-5512	365	24	15.3	27.9%	313 (85.8%)	12 (3.3%)	7 (1.9%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	64	142^nd of 459 public middle schools	69.1%		63.9	144^th of 459 public middle schools	68.6%	2	56.8	46.8		39.7	42.4	35.5	36.5	72.7	$8,611	$1,567	$7,044
Sturgeon Middle	Public	6-8	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 687-2155	103	7	15.1	45.6%	95 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.8%)	35.9	303^rd of 459 public middle schools	34.0%		20.9	377^th of 459 public middle schools	17.9%	74	33.4	16.6		35.3	36.7	22.3			$10,653	$2,293	$8,360
Mexico Middle	Public	6-8	1200 West Blvd	Mexico	65265	Audrain County	Mexico 59	No	No	No	No	(573) 581-4664	503	39	12.8	99.8%	362 (72.0%)	39 (7.8%)	41 (8.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.7%)	34.3	312^th of 459 public middle schools	32.0%		38.8	292^nd of 459 public middle schools	36.4%	20	28.7	31.2	16.4	32.5	19.9	29.1	36.2	84.0	$9,732	$1,120	$8,612
John B. Lange Middle	Public	6-8	2201 E Smiley Ln	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3250	529	50	10.6	65.2%	187 (35.3%)	201 (38.0%)	46 (8.7%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	76 (14.4%)	11.6	419^th of 459 public middle schools	8.7%		12	419^th of 459 public middle schools	8.7%		20.1	16.2	1.4	11.7	18.2	16.7	15.7		$14,946	$444	$14,503
Oakland Middle School	Public	6-8	3405 Oakland Pl	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3220	544	49	11.0	58.8%	194 (35.7%)	162 (29.8%)	106 (19.5%)	13 (2.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (11.8%)	17.1	396^th of 459 public middle schools	13.7%		16	395^th of 459 public middle schools	13.9%	1	22.4	18.0	11.7	22.5	23.1	16.8	17.8	75.0	$16,055	$529	$15,526
Harrisburg Middle	Public	6-8	233 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 817-5857	133	10	12.8	36.8%	122 (91.7%)	3 (2.3%)	6 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	51	223^rd of 459 public middle schools	51.4%		52.5	213^th of 459 public middle schools	53.6%	10			20.0	38.9	34.8	41.2	27.8		$10,355	$1,365	$8,990
North Callaway Middle School	Public	6-8	650 E. Harrison	Auxvasse	65231	Callaway County	North Callaway County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 386-2217	234	20	11.9	49.1%	212 (90.6%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.0%)	32.5	321^st of 459 public middle schools	30.1%		29.1	339^th of 459 public middle schools	26.1%	18	35.5	28.4	34.2	22.4	22.8	20.3	26.2		$9,581	$439	$9,142
Paris Junior High	Public	7-8	25678 Bus Hwy 24	Paris	65275	Monroe County	Paris R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 289-0970	68	5	12.7	36.8%	65 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.4%)	44.1	265^th of 459 public middle schools	42.3%		35.2	309^th of 459 public middle schools	32.7%	44		48.8	13.8	20.7		43.6	17.2		$11,648	$1,285	$10,363

Frequently Asked Questions about Chester Boren Middle

What district is Chester Boren Middle in?

Centralia R-VI

How many students attend Chester Boren Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended Chester Boren Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Chester Boren Middle?

Students at Chester Boren Middle are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Chester Boren Middle attend?

Students who attend Chester Boren Middle usually go on to attend Centralia High

Is Chester Boren Middle a good school?

Chester Boren Middle ranks 192^nd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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