Fordland Middle

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Fordland Middle ranks 251 st of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fordland Middle is a public middle school located in Fordland, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 139 students. The school is part of the Fordland R-III School District, which is ranked 184 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fordland Middle's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, is generally below the state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade Math proficiency rate was 29%, compared to the state average of 44.4%. Additionally, Fordland Middle has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.5% to 19.4% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 35.97% to 43.94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Ozark Junior High, Pershing Middle, and Hickory Hills Middle, Fordland Middle generally performs below these schools in academic achievement, as measured by MAP test scores. However, the school's performance for its low-socioeconomic status student subgroup has been variable, ranking as high as 37 out of 382 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023, but as low as 356 out of 365 in 2021-2022. Fordland Middle's overall state ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 251 out of 451 Missouri middle schools in 2023-2024 to 174 out of 459 in 2022-2023, indicating some improvement in recent years.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1230 School St
Fordland, MO 65652-0055

(417) 767-4554

District: Fordland R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
251^st of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,530

Students who attend Fordland Middle usually attend:

High:

Fordland High

Feeder schools for Fordland Middle:

Elementary:

Fordland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 145

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fordland Middle ranks worse than 55.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.3. (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%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fordland Middle is 17.9. (See more...)

Compare Fordland Middle employs 8.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fordland Middle is $10,530.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fordland Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Fordland Middle 251^st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Fordland Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Fordland R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Fordland R-III 184^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fordland Middle

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Rank History for all students at Fordland Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	58.01	208^th	619	66.4%
2007	59.02	218^th	624	65.1%
2008	66.14	159^th	624	74.5%
2009	74.44	94^th	601	84.4%
2010	70.08	142^nd	614	76.9%
2011	64.63	194^th	625	69.0%
2012	44.98	390^th	623	37.4%
2013	63.17	209^th	649	67.8%
2014	59.17	254^th	633	59.9%
2015	42.35	367^th	585	37.3%
2016	42.76	275^th	435	36.8%
2017	34.54	413^th	568	27.3%
2018	40.30	339^th	552	38.6%
2019	58.65	217^th	587	63.0%
2021	53.88	212^th	454	53.3%
2022	54.43	204^th	459	55.6%
2023	59.31	174^th	459	62.1%
2024	44.30	251^st	451	44.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fordland Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	54.12	163^rd	422	61.4%
2019	68.46	93^rd	482	80.7%
2021	65.11	91^st	371	75.5%
2022	9.03	356^th	365	2.5%
2023	79.08	37^th	382	90.3%

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Rank History for White students at Fordland Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.54	366^th	479	23.6%
2019	50.67	234^th	527	55.6%
2021	42.08	220^th	376	41.5%
2022	37.14	247^th	381	35.2%
2023	48.48	190^th	385	50.6%
2024	30.76	281^st	379	25.9%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Fordland Middle

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	151	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1996	151	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1997	145	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1998	136	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
1999	127	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
2000	145	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
2001	156	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	158
2002	145	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
2003	145	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
2004	149	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	152
2005	150	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	154
2006	153	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	158
2007	137	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	139
2008	144	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	145
2009	137	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
2010	140	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2011	129	0	0	0	0	0	129
2012	138	0	0	0	0	1	139
2013	145	0	0	0	0	0	145
2014	139	0	0	0	0	1	140
2015	142	0	0	0	0	0	142
2016	125	0	0	0	0	1	126
2017	127	0	0	0	0	0	127
2018	118	0	0	0	0	0	118
2019	127	0	0	0	0	0	127
2020	125	0	0	0	0	1	126
2021	126	0	1	0	0	5	132
2022	127	0	3	0	0	2	132
2023	124	0	8	1	0	6	139
2024	133	0	6	1	0	5	145

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 Fordland Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	151	8.8	17.2	n/a
1996	151	8.8	17.2	n/a
1997	145	9.7	14.9	27.6
1998	136	10.7	12.7	29.4
1999	128	10.4	12.3	41.4
2000	146	10.4	14.0	41.1
2001	158	11.2	14.1	46.2
2002	146	10.7	13.6	45.9
2003	146	10.7	13.6	45.9
2004	152	10.0	15.2	48
2005	154	10.2	15.1	45.5
2006	158	10.3	15.3	39.9
2007	139	9.2	15.1	39.6
2008	145	10.2	14.2	44.8
2009	137	10.2	13.4	51.8
2010	140	10.6	13.1	57.1
2011	129	9.3	13.7	55
2012	139	9.9	13.9	56.8
2013	145	9.8	14.6	59.3
2014	140	9.3	14.9	57.1
2015	142	9.0	15.7	67.6
2016	126	10.0	12.6	62.7
2017	127	9.2	13.7	48.8
2018	118	8.8	13.2	44.9
2019	127	8.4	15.1	48
2020	126	8.2	15.3	49.2
2021	132	8.1	16.1	41.7
2022	132	8.9	14.7	43.9
2023	139	8.8	15.6	36
2024	145	8.1	17.9	40

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 Fordland Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	151	8.8	17.2	n/a
1996	151	8.8	17.2	n/a
1997	145	9.7	14.9	27.6
1998	136	10.7	12.7	29.4
1999	128	10.4	12.3	41.4
2000	146	10.4	14.0	41.1
2001	158	11.2	14.1	46.2
2002	146	10.7	13.6	45.9
2003	146	10.7	13.6	45.9
2004	152	10.0	15.2	48
2005	154	10.2	15.1	45.5
2006	158	10.3	15.3	39.9
2007	139	9.2	15.1	39.6
2008	145	10.2	14.2	44.8
2009	137	10.2	13.4	51.8
2010	140	10.6	13.1	57.1
2011	129	9.3	13.7	55
2012	139	9.9	13.9	56.8
2013	145	9.8	14.6	59.3
2014	140	9.3	14.9	57.1
2015	142	9.0	15.7	67.6
2016	126	10.0	12.6	62.7
2017	127	9.2	13.7	48.8
2018	118	8.8	13.2	44.9
2019	127	8.4	15.1	48
2020	126	8.2	15.3	49.2
2021	132	8.1	16.1	41.7
2022	132	8.9	14.7	43.9
2023	139	8.8	15.6	36
2024	145	8.1	17.9	40

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 Fordland Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$386 (5.8%)	$6,317 (94.2%)	$6,703
2020	$876 (11.9%)	$6,472 (88.1%)	$7,347
2021	$856 (9.8%)	$7,867 (90.2%)	$8,723
2022	$1,456 (13.8%)	$9,073 (86.2%)	$10,530

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fordland Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 217^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 174^th of 459 Middle schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Fordland Middle)	59	44.2	14.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fordland R-III)	59	44.2	14.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fordland Middle)	53.9	37.3	16.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fordland R-III)	53.9	37.3	16.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fordland Middle)	36.4	47	10.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fordland R-III)	36.4	47	10.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fordland Middle)	54.6	34.7	19.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fordland R-III)	54.6	34.7	19.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fordland Middle)	21.9	37.2	15.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fordland R-III)	21.9	37.2	15.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Fordland Middle)	31.7	22.7	9%
8th Grade Science (Fordland R-III)	31.7	22.7	9%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.7	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fordland Middle)	56.1	36.9	19.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fordland R-III)	56.1	36.9	19.2%
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	127	139	9.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	8
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	127	124	2.4%
Two or More Races	0	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48%	36%	12.1%

Schools Near Fordland 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
Fordland Middle	Public	6-8	1230 School St	Fordland	65652	Webster County	Fordland R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 767-4554	145	8	17.9	40.0%	133 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	44.3	251^st of 451 public middle schools	44.3%		59.3	174^th of 459 public middle schools	62.1%	77			29.0	51.1						25.6		36.6		$10,530	$1,456	$9,073
Logan-Rogersville Upper Elementary	Public	4-6	306 S Mill St	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(417) 753-2996	525	35	15.1	34.5%	489 (93.1%)	5 (1.0%)	18 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)								(n/a)	51.3	51.6	65.6			58.5		52.2	57.9	44.9				$9,740	$241	$9,499
Logan-Rogersville Middle	Public	7-8	476 N Missouri Blvd	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(417) 753-2896	376	25	15.2	31.6%	340 (90.4%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.2%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	81.4	59^th of 451 public middle schools	86.9%		77.9	71^st of 459 public middle schools	84.5%	12				57.0	48.8		50.5				35.6	58.5		$10,562	$938	$9,624
Seymour Middle	Public	6-8	501 E Clinton Ave	Seymour	65746	Webster County	Seymour R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 935-4626	150	13	11.2	56.7%	137 (91.3%)	5 (3.3%)	7 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	63.2	141^st of 451 public middle schools	68.7%		51.5	221^st of 459 public middle schools	51.9%	80			46.9	31.1	34.2		45.3					44.7		$8,834	$2,244	$6,590
Strafford Middle	Public	5-8	213 W McCabe	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 736-7000	413	25	16.5	37.0%	377 (91.3%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (6.1%)	80.2	67^th of 451 public middle schools	85.1%		69.4	109^th of 459 public middle schools	76.3%	42		31.8	50.0	50.8		37.2	50.0		43.5	45.5	50.3	50.8	93.0	$8,319	$891	$7,428
Sparta Middle	Public	5-8	217 Division St	Sparta	65753	Christian County	Sparta R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 634-5518	200	14	13.8	44.5%	187 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.0%)	65.7	130^th of 451 public middle schools	71.2%		80.7	61^st of 459 public middle schools	86.7%	69		46.3	48.6	44.3	32.6				41.0	40.9				$9,338	$552	$8,786
Marshfield Junior High	Public	6-8	660 N Locust St	Marshfield	65706	Webster County	Marshfield R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 859-2120	660	48	13.8	35.6%	579 (87.7%)	7 (1.1%)	41 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	72.5	100^th of 451 public middle schools	77.8%		65	137^th of 459 public middle schools	70.2%	37			43.0	43.2	50.5		44.5			40.3	50.3	45.0	80.0	$9,289	$907	$8,381
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	427	28	15.2	47.8%	344 (80.6%)	23 (5.4%)	29 (6.8%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.4%)	84.1	47^th of 451 public middle schools	89.6%		70.2	104^th of 459 public middle schools	77.3%	57			54.8	60.6	42.2		50.6			47.8	48.1	55.0		$11,693	$1,333	$10,359
Pershing Middle	Public	6-8	2120 Ventura	Springfield	65804	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-2400	693	43	16.0	42.3%	519 (74.9%)	39 (5.6%)	48 (6.9%)	36 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.6%)	44 (6.3%)	76.3	83^rd of 451 public middle schools	81.6%		74.6	86^th of 459 public middle schools	81.3%	3			44.7	48.9	43.6		43.7			42.9	49.9	50.9	76.2	$11,322	$1,359	$9,963
Ozark Middle School	Public	5-6	3600 N Hwy Nn	Ozark	65721	Christian County	Ozark R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 582-5903	898	68	13.2	34.2%	778 (86.6%)	7 (0.8%)	48 (5.3%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (6.2%)								(n/a)		55.4	75.0			65.4			60.1	59.4				$9,259	$557	$8,702

Frequently Asked Questions about Fordland Middle

Is Fordland Middle a good school?

Fordland Middle ranks 251^st of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Fordland Middle in?

Fordland R-III

How many students attend Fordland Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 145 students attended Fordland Middle.

What high school do graduates of Fordland Middle attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Fordland Middle?

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

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