Is Fair Grove Middle a good school?

Fair Grove Middle ranks 65 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fair Grove Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Fair Grove Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Fair Grove Middle?

Students at Fair Grove Middle are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Fair Grove Middle attend?

Students who attend Fair Grove Middle usually go on to attend Fair Grove High

Fair Grove Middle

Summary:

Fair Grove Middle is a public middle school serving 364 students in grades 5-8 in Fair Grove, Missouri, which is part of the highly-ranked Fair Grove R-X school district. This school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforms the state averages in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels.

Some key insights about Fair Grove Middle: The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (over 90%) compared to nearby schools like Pershing Middle and Willard Middle, which have more diverse student populations. Fair Grove Middle also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 35%) compared to the nearby schools. Despite having lower spending per student than some neighboring schools, Fair Grove Middle is able to achieve strong academic outcomes, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices.

While Fair Grove Middle's white students and low socioeconomic status students perform well compared to their peers in the state, the school's disabled students rank in the bottom 15% of Missouri middle schools, indicating a potential area for improvement. Additionally, the high percentage of white students at Fair Grove Middle is noteworthy and may warrant further investigation into the school's recruitment and enrollment practices, as well as the broader demographic trends in the region.

Detail:

Public 5-8

132 N Main St
Fair Grove, MO 65648-0367

(417) 759-2556

District: Fair Grove R-X

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,740

Students who attend Fair Grove Middle usually attend:

High:

Fair Grove High

Feeder schools for Fair Grove Middle:

Elementary:

Fair Grove Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fair Grove Middle ranks better than 85.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.22. (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 (93.1%), two or more races (3%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fair Grove Middle is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Fair Grove Middle employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fair Grove Middle is $7,740.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fair Grove Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Grove Middle 65^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Fair Grove Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Fair Grove R-X:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Grove R-X 26^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fair Grove Middle

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Rank History for all students at Fair Grove Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	65.10	152^nd	619	75.4%
2007	67.98	137^th	624	78.0%
2008	55.01	268^th	624	57.1%
2009	63.57	192^nd	601	68.1%
2010	67.88	167^th	614	72.8%
2011	69.19	156^th	625	75.0%
2012	59.39	250^th	623	59.9%
2013	65.74	188^th	649	71.0%
2014	70.37	149^th	633	76.5%
2015	70.55	131^st	585	77.6%
2016	73.80	88^th	435	79.8%
2017	77.06	78^th	568	86.3%
2018	69.56	116^th	552	79.0%
2019	66.44	145^th	587	75.3%
2021	80.04	64^th	454	85.9%
2022	81.65	55^th	459	88.0%
2023	80.22	65^th	459	85.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fair Grove Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	62.07	109^th	422	74.2%
2019	69.13	87^th	482	82.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Fair Grove Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	14.91	177^th	204	13.2%

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Rank History for White students at Fair Grove Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	62.92	128^th	479	73.3%
2019	61.72	148^th	527	71.9%
2021	72.27	75^th	376	80.1%
2022	73.45	75^th	381	80.3%
2023	72.73	78^th	385	79.7%

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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 Fair Grove 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	208	208
1992	186	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
1993	192	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1994	200	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1995	299	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1996	299	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1997	222	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1998	228	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1999	233	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	236
2000	237	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
2001	234	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
2002	246	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
2003	246	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
2004	258	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
2005	271	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	275
2006	265	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	269
2007	355	3	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	365
2008	335	3	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	347
2009	345	3	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
2010	340	3	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	352
2011	331	1	4	7	1	0	0	0	344
2012	362	1	4	3	0	0	2	0	372
2013	340	2	5	3	0	0	3	0	353
2014	313	4	2	5	0	0	2	0	326
2015	315	2	3	4	0	0	3	0	327
2016	290	1	1	5	1	0	4	0	302
2017	309	0	1	4	2	0	3	0	319
2018	329	1	3	2	2	0	5	0	342
2019	318	1	4	5	2	0	7	0	337
2020	328	2	5	2	2	0	6	0	345
2021	298	0	6	2	3	0	13	0	322
2022	327	0	6	2	6	1	15	0	357
2023	339	0	3	6	4	1	11	0	364

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 Fair Grove Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	208	9.8	21.2	n/a
1992	186	9.9	18.7	n/a
1993	192	10.1	19.0	n/a
1994	200	10.2	19.6	0
1995	302	15.3	19.7	n/a
1996	302	15.3	19.7	n/a
1997	223	13.6	16.4	18.4
1998	229	14.0	16.4	17.5
1999	236	15.1	15.6	24.6
2000	241	14.2	17.0	24.5
2001	237	14.4	16.5	26.6
2002	251	15.4	16.3	34.3
2003	251	15.4	16.3	34.3
2004	258	16.3	15.8	34.1
2005	275	17.4	15.8	36
2006	269	17.8	15.1	40.1
2007	365	16.8	21.7	28.2
2008	347	22.0	15.8	34.3
2009	355	24.6	14.4	39.7
2010	352	24.1	14.5	37.8
2011	344	22.8	15.0	42.4
2012	372	22.6	16.4	44.4
2013	353	22.2	15.8	42.5
2014	326	22.0	14.8	44.2
2015	327	22.0	14.8	47.1
2016	302	22.0	13.7	43.4
2017	319	21.6	14.7	45.1
2018	342	21.0	16.2	39.2
2019	337	20.9	16.0	46.9
2020	345	21.4	16.0	42.6
2021	322	21.9	14.6	38.8
2022	357	23.0	15.5	35.3
2023	364	22.0	16.5	35.4

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 Fair Grove Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	208	9.8	21.2	n/a
1992	186	9.9	18.7	n/a
1993	192	10.1	19.0	n/a
1994	200	10.2	19.6	0
1995	302	15.3	19.7	n/a
1996	302	15.3	19.7	n/a
1997	223	13.6	16.4	18.4
1998	229	14.0	16.4	17.5
1999	236	15.1	15.6	24.6
2000	241	14.2	17.0	24.5
2001	237	14.4	16.5	26.6
2002	251	15.4	16.3	34.3
2003	251	15.4	16.3	34.3
2004	258	16.3	15.8	34.1
2005	275	17.4	15.8	36
2006	269	17.8	15.1	40.1
2007	365	16.8	21.7	28.2
2008	347	22.0	15.8	34.3
2009	355	24.6	14.4	39.7
2010	352	24.1	14.5	37.8
2011	344	22.8	15.0	42.4
2012	372	22.6	16.4	44.4
2013	353	22.2	15.8	42.5
2014	326	22.0	14.8	44.2
2015	327	22.0	14.8	47.1
2016	302	22.0	13.7	43.4
2017	319	21.6	14.7	45.1
2018	342	21.0	16.2	39.2
2019	337	20.9	16.0	46.9
2020	345	21.4	16.0	42.6
2021	322	21.9	14.6	38.8
2022	357	23.0	15.5	35.3
2023	364	22.0	16.5	35.4

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 Fair Grove Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$229 (3.2%)	$6,848 (96.8%)	$7,077
2020	$406 (5.7%)	$6,722 (94.3%)	$7,129
2021	$932 (11.2%)	$7,391 (88.8%)	$8,323
2022	$963 (12.4%)	$6,776 (87.5%)	$7,740

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fair Grove 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 145^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 65^th of 459 Middle schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove Middle)	31.9	43.5	11.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove R-X)	31.9	43.5	11.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Fair Grove Middle)	53.9	68.2	14.3%
5th Grade Science (Fair Grove R-X)	53.9	68.2	14.3%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove Middle)	50.6	48.3	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove R-X)	50.6	48.3	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove Middle)	35.9	53.2	17.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove R-X)	35.9	53.2	17.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove Middle)	52.5	46.9	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove R-X)	52.5	46.9	5.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove Middle)	42.3	51.1	8.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove R-X)	42.3	51.1	8.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove Middle)	64	45.3	18.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove R-X)	64	45.3	18.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove Middle)	31.8	44.2	12.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove R-X)	31.8	44.2	12.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Fair Grove Middle)	51.3	53.8	2.5%
8th Grade Science (Fair Grove R-X)	51.3	53.8	2.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove Middle)	56.1	51.6	4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove R-X)	56.1	51.6	4.5%
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	337	364	8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	318	339	6.6%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.9%	35.4%	11.4%

Schools Near Fair Grove 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 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	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fair Grove Middle	Public	5-8	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	No	(417) 759-2556	364	22	16.5	35.4%	339 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	80.2	65^th of 459 public middle schools	85.8%		81.6	55^th of 459 public middle schools	88.0%	10	43.5	53.2	51.1	44.2	68.2	53.8	48.3	46.9	45.3	51.6		$7,740	$963	$6,776
Strafford Middle	Public	5-8	213 W McCabe	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 736-7000	435	23	18.9	35.4%	407 (93.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.8%)	69.4	109^th of 459 public middle schools	76.3%		79.2	66^th of 459 public middle schools	85.6%	43	44.2	45.0	42.2	22.2	55.8	54.5	57.9	45.0	42.2	52.2	80.7	$8,319	$891	$7,428
Pleasant View Middle	Public	6-8	2210 E State Hwy Aa	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-2100	379	26	14.6	55.7%	288 (76.0%)	19 (5.0%)	24 (6.3%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.3%)	32 (8.4%)	52.8	213^th of 459 public middle schools	53.6%		52.9	212^th of 459 public middle schools	53.8%	1		36.7	33.7	34.3		32.0		35.7	40.5	39.2		$11,967	$1,624	$10,343
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
Hickory Hills Middle	Public	6-8	4650 E. State Hwy Yy	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-7100	414	29	14.4	46.4%	332 (80.2%)	22 (5.3%)	28 (6.8%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.8%)	70.2	104^th of 459 public middle schools	77.3%		57	188^th of 459 public middle schools	59.0%	84		46.3	50.9	37.1		44.2		31.9	46.7	48.5	78.2	$11,693	$1,333	$10,359
Reed Middle	Public	6-8	2000 N Lyon	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-6300	512	42	12.1	69.9%	343 (67.0%)	74 (14.5%)	33 (6.4%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	45 (8.8%)	44.6	262^nd of 459 public middle schools	42.9%		47.3	250^th of 459 public middle schools	45.5%	12		42.1	24.9	24.7		28.9		40.0	31.3	35.9	88.0	$11,328	$1,585	$9,743
Pipkin Middle	Public	6-8	1215 Boonville	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-6000	340	42	8.0	81.8%	193 (56.8%)	47 (13.8%)	56 (16.5%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	35 (10.3%)	20.8	379^th of 459 public middle schools	17.4%		24.5	362^nd of 459 public middle schools	21.1%	17		23.1	20.4	10.8		13.3		23.4	31.6	21.5		$14,055	$1,074	$12,982
Marshfield Junior High	Public	6-8	660 N Locust St	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 859-2120	670	50	13.3	44.8%	597 (89.1%)	3 (0.4%)	43 (6.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.4%)	65	137^th of 459 public middle schools	70.2%		64.3	139^th of 459 public middle schools	69.7%	2		44.2	44.5	31.0		43.4		43.8	45.5	38.2	88.4	$9,289	$907	$8,381
Jarrett Middle	Public	6-8	840 S Jefferson	Springfield	65806	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-6600	445	40	11.2	70.3%	294 (66.1%)	53 (11.9%)	41 (9.2%)	13 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (9.2%)	27.7	342^nd of 459 public middle schools	25.5%		31.6	331^st of 459 public middle schools	27.9%	11		29.1	22.1	17.1		24.5		21.9	27.0	32.6	70.0	$12,982	$2,685	$10,297
Pershing Middle	Public	6-8	2120 Ventura	Springfield	65804	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-2400	704	45	15.8	40.9%	522 (74.1%)	35 (5.0%)	49 (7.0%)	36 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	54 (7.7%)	74.6	86^th of 459 public middle schools	81.3%		69.6	110^th of 459 public middle schools	76.0%	24		55.1	44.5	38.4		38.9		49.5	47.4	51.8	90.4	$11,322	$1,359	$9,963

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