East Prairie Middle

Summary:

East Prairie Middle is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in East Prairie, Missouri, with 314 students. The school is part of the East Prairie R-II school district, which is ranked 287 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Unfortunately, East Prairie Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools over the past few years, with a ranking between 344-417 out of 454-459 schools.

One of the key issues facing East Prairie Middle is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.1% to 22.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 3.3% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 30.6%. This is likely due to the school's extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population.

When comparing East Prairie Middle to nearby schools, such as Scott County Middle and Central Middle School, it becomes clear that East Prairie Middle is struggling significantly more than its counterparts, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. However, the school is doing a relatively better job of serving its students with disabilities, ranking 54 out of 195 Missouri middle schools for that subgroup in the 2020-2021 school year.

Detail:

Public 5-8

210 East Washington Street
East Prairie, MO 63845-0010

(573) 649-9368

District: East Prairie R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
384^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,104

Students who attend East Prairie Middle usually attend:

High:

East Prairie High

Feeder schools for East Prairie Middle:

Elementary:

East Prairie Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 317

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Prairie Middle ranks worse than 85.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.64. (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 (92.4%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare East Prairie Middle employs 26.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Prairie Middle is $8,104.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Prairie Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks East Prairie Middle 384^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See East Prairie Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

East Prairie R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks East Prairie R-II 287^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Prairie Middle

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Rank History for all students at East Prairie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	26.76	344^th	454	24.2%
2022	12.28	417^th	459	9.2%
2023	15.96	401^st	459	12.6%
2024	18.64	384^th	451	14.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Prairie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	51.34	161^st	371	56.6%
2022	27.17	294^th	365	19.5%
2023	30.90	300^th	382	21.5%
2024	32.68	287^th	378	24.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Prairie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.39	54^th	195	72.3%

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Rank History for White students at East Prairie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	17.29	336^th	376	10.6%
2022	6.15	374^th	381	1.8%
2023	9.08	368^th	385	4.4%
2024	12.18	357^th	379	5.8%

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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 East Prairie Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2022	307	10	1	6	0	14	338
2023	289	5	0	6	1	13	314
2024	293	6	0	8	1	9	317

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 East Prairie Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	338	29.7	11.3	99.1
2023	314	27.3	11.4	99
2024	317	26.5	11.9	100

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 East Prairie Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	338	29.7	11.3	99.1
2023	314	27.3	11.4	99
2024	317	26.5	11.9	100

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 East Prairie Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,270 (15.9%)	$6,724 (84.1%)	$7,994
2022	$642 (7.9%)	$7,463 (92.1%)	$8,104

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Schools Near East Prairie Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAP Algebra I (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	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 4th 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	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Prairie Middle	Public	5-8	210 East Washington Street	East Prairie	63845	Mississippi County	East Prairie R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 649-9368	317	27	11.9	100.0%	293 (92.4%)	6 (1.9%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	18.6	384^th of 451 public middle schools	14.9%		16	401^st of 459 public middle schools	12.6%	17		20.6	44.0	14.0	3.3	20.6	14.2		21.7	17.5	22.7	15.7	12.5	$8,104	$642	$7,463
Charleston Middle School	Public	4-6	1012 S Main St	Charleston	63834	Mississippi County	Charleston R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 683-3346	159	12	13.2	98.1%	41 (25.8%)	107 (67.3%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.4%)								(n/a)	12.4	6.5	30.9			10.7		6.0	6.2	8.8				$12,511	$1,729	$10,783
Sikeston Middle School	Public	5-6	100 Twitty Dr	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-0792	473	33	14.1	100.0%	223 (47.1%)	162 (34.2%)	33 (7.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (10.8%)								(n/a)		23.6	47.9			16.7			21.1	28.0				$9,443	$1,531	$7,912
Sikeston Junior High School	Public	7-8	510 Lindenwood Ave	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-1720	442	37	12.0	100.0%	239 (54.1%)	140 (31.7%)	20 (4.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.8%)	41.5	263^rd of 451 public middle schools	41.7%		32.5	319^th of 459 public middle schools	30.5%	56				35.8	29.3		29.8				26.9	32.2	89.3	$10,029	$2,816	$7,213
Central Middle School	Public	6-8	308 Us Hwy 61	New Madrid	63869	New Madrid County	New Madrid County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 688-2176	285	29	9.7	100.0%	181 (63.5%)	85 (29.8%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	25.8	342^nd of 451 public middle schools	24.2%		16.4	400^th of 459 public middle schools	12.9%	58			23.1	15.8	14.4		28.0			27.4	13.4	34.4		$14,315	$3,270	$11,045
Scott County Middle	Public	6-8	4035 State Hwy 77	Benton	63736	Scott County	Scott County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 545-3541	196	16	11.8	53.6%	179 (91.3%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	26.7	339^th of 451 public middle schools	24.8%		36	302^nd of 459 public middle schools	34.2%	37			21.8	29.4	6.5		24.2				29.4			$8,925	$835	$8,090

Frequently Asked Questions about East Prairie Middle

What is the racial makeup of East Prairie Middle?

Students at East Prairie Middle are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is East Prairie Middle in?

East Prairie R-II

How many students attend East Prairie Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended East Prairie Middle.

What high school do graduates of East Prairie Middle attend?

Students who attend East Prairie Middle usually go on to attend East Prairie High

Is East Prairie Middle a good school?

East Prairie Middle ranks in the bottom 14.9% of Missouri middle schools.

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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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