Fair Grove Middle

Summary:

Fair Grove Middle is a public middle school located in Fair Grove, Missouri, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 364 students. The school is part of the Fair Grove R-X District, which is ranked 27th out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Fair Grove Middle has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between 55th and 145th out of all Missouri middle schools.

Fair Grove Middle students consistently outperform the state average in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, including mathematics, science, and English language arts. In the 2023-2024 school year, Fair Grove Middle's proficiency rates in mathematics ranged from 32.8% (8th grade) to 67.3% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 30.6% to 44.4%. In science, Fair Grove Middle's proficiency rates were 73.2% for 5th grade and 44.5% for 8th grade, significantly higher than the state averages of 40.8% and 35.7%, respectively. In English language arts, Fair Grove Middle's proficiency rates ranged from 47.6% (7th grade) to 55.3% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 37.8% to 42.1%. The school has also maintained a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 12.3% to 15.7% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average.

While Fair Grove Middle excels in supporting its White and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the top 25% and top 20%, respectively, among Missouri middle schools, there is room for improvement in addressing the needs of its Disabled student population, which ranks in the bottom 15% of Missouri middle schools. Compared to nearby schools, Pershing Middle, Willard Middle, and Hickory Hills Middle have similar or slightly lower academic performance, while Jarrett Middle and Pipkin Middle, both part of the Springfield R-XII district, have significantly lower academic performance across all subject areas.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 132 N Main St
       Fair Grove, MO  65648-0367


(417) 759-2556

District: Fair Grove R-X

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,740 Help


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:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  363

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.7%
Two or more races:
2.8%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fair Grove Middle ranks better than 87.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.49. (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 (93.7%), two or more races (2.8%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fair Grove Middle is 16.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fair Grove Middle is $7,740.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fair Grove Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Grove Middle 55th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Fair Grove Middle in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Fair Grove R-X:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Grove R-X 27th of 386 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.10 152nd 619 75.4%
2007 67.98 137th 624 78.0%
2008 55.01 268th 624 57.1%
2009 63.57 192nd 601 68.1%
2010 67.88 167th 614 72.8%
2011 69.19 156th 625 75.0%
2012 59.39 250th 623 59.9%
2013 65.74 188th 649 71.0%
2014 70.37 149th 633 76.5%
2015 70.55 131st 585 77.6%
2016 73.80 88th 435 79.8%
2017 77.06 78th 568 86.3%
2018 69.56 116th 552 79.0%
2019 66.44 145th 587 75.3%
2021 80.04 64th 454 85.9%
2022 81.65 55th 459 88.0%
2023 80.22 65th 459 85.8%
2024 82.49 55th 451 87.8%
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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 109th 422 74.2%
2019 69.13 87th 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 177th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.92 128th 479 73.3%
2019 61.72 148th 527 71.9%
2021 72.27 75th 376 80.1%
2022 73.45 75th 381 80.3%
2023 72.73 78th 385 79.7%
2024 75.18 72nd 379 81.0%
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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.

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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
2024 340 1 2 5 4 1 10 0 363

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
2024 363 21.6 16.8 33.9

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
2024 363 21.6 16.8 33.9

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 145th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 65th 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)31.943.5
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove R-X)31.943.5
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Fair Grove Middle)53.968.2
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Fair Grove R-X)53.968.2
 14.3%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove Middle)50.648.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove R-X)50.648.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove Middle)35.953.2
 17.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove R-X)35.953.2
 17.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove Middle)52.546.9
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove R-X)52.546.9
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove Middle)42.351.1
 8.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove R-X)42.351.1
 8.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove Middle)6445.3
 18.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove R-X)6445.3
 18.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove Middle)31.844.2
 12.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fair Grove R-X)31.844.2
 12.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Fair Grove Middle)51.353.8
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Fair Grove R-X)51.353.8
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove Middle)56.151.6
 4.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Grove R-X)56.151.6
 4.5%
   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 Students337364
 8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic56
 20%
Pacific Islander01
White318339
 6.6%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.9%35.4%
 11.4%


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

Fair Grove Middle ranks 55th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 363 students attended Fair Grove Middle.

Students at Fair Grove Middle are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.


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