Harrisburg Middle

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Harrisburg Middle ranks 267 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harrisburg Middle is a public middle school located in Harrisburg, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 133 students. The school is part of the Harrisburg R-VIII school district, which is ranked 190 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Harrisburg Middle has struggled compared to the state and its nearby peers. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in MAP assessments were below the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 8th grade, only 22.4% of students were proficient in Science, compared to the state average of 35.7%. Additionally, the school has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.6% to 16.8% over the past few years. This is a concerning trend, as high absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement.

Harrisburg Middle's academic performance lags behind many of the nearby middle schools in the Columbia 93 district, such as Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School, Jefferson Middle School, and Smithton Middle School. These schools consistently outperform Harrisburg Middle on MAP assessments and have higher state rankings. Additionally, Harrisburg Middle's higher percentage of low-income students compared to the nearby Columbia 93 district schools may contribute to its academic challenges, as the Columbia 93 schools, which have lower percentages of free/reduced-price lunch recipients, tend to perform better academically. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions, increased funding, and collaboration with the community may be necessary to improve the school's overall performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

233 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256-9542

(573) 817-5857

District: Harrisburg R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
267^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,355

Students who attend Harrisburg Middle usually attend:

High:

Harrisburg High

Feeder schools for Harrisburg Middle:

Elementary:

Harrisburg Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

5.1%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harrisburg Middle ranks worse than 59.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.85. (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 (89.7%), Hispanic (5.1%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrisburg Middle is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Harrisburg Middle employs 10.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrisburg Middle is $10,355.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrisburg Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg Middle 267^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Harrisburg Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Harrisburg R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg R-VIII 190^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harrisburg Middle

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Rank History for all students at Harrisburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	30.92	510^th	625	18.4%
2012	39.32	451^st	623	27.6%
2013	32.55	522^nd	649	19.6%
2014	36.87	466^th	633	26.4%
2015	29.04	463^rd	585	20.9%
2016	51.75	215^th	435	50.6%
2017	25.32	467^th	568	17.8%
2018	33.05	408^th	552	26.1%
2019	30.22	447^th	587	23.9%
2021	45.08	256^th	454	43.6%
2022	52.45	213^th	459	53.6%
2023	50.99	223^rd	459	51.4%
2024	40.85	267^th	451	40.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrisburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	36.34	291^st	422	31.0%
2019	36.67	331^st	482	31.3%
2021	41.21	235^th	371	36.7%

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Rank History for White students at Harrisburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	27.65	389^th	479	18.8%
2019	24.87	435^th	527	17.5%
2021	38.55	237^th	376	37.0%
2022	45.65	193^rd	381	49.3%
2023	42.88	219^th	385	43.1%
2024	31.58	278^th	379	26.6%

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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 Harrisburg Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	90	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	91
2010	89	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	94
2011	85	0	0	0	0	3	88
2012	90	0	0	1	1	0	92
2013	91	0	1	1	0	0	93
2014	115	0	1	1	0	3	120
2015	116	3	1	5	0	3	128
2016	102	4	0	5	0	1	112
2017	123	7	0	2	0	0	132
2018	124	7	0	2	0	0	133
2019	144	3	0	5	0	0	152
2020	143	2	0	3	0	0	148
2021	135	3	1	10	0	2	151
2022	128	4	1	8	0	0	141
2023	122	3	0	6	0	2	133
2024	122	4	0	7	0	3	136

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 Harrisburg Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	91	6.4	14.0	38.5
2010	94	6.6	14.1	42.6
2011	88	5.7	15.3	46.6
2012	92	5.9	15.4	40.2
2013	93	6.2	14.8	46.2
2014	120	8.5	14.0	40
2015	128	8.0	16.0	44.5
2016	112	9.0	12.4	40.2
2017	132	8.3	15.8	50.8
2018	133	9.5	13.9	45.1
2019	152	9.1	16.6	40.1
2020	148	9.1	16.1	35.8
2021	151	9.7	15.4	39.7
2022	141	11.0	12.7	30.5
2023	133	10.3	12.8	36.8
2024	136	10.7	12.6	26.5

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 Harrisburg Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	91	6.4	14.0	38.5
2010	94	6.6	14.1	42.6
2011	88	5.7	15.3	46.6
2012	92	5.9	15.4	40.2
2013	93	6.2	14.8	46.2
2014	120	8.5	14.0	40
2015	128	8.0	16.0	44.5
2016	112	9.0	12.4	40.2
2017	132	8.3	15.8	50.8
2018	133	9.5	13.9	45.1
2019	152	9.1	16.6	40.1
2020	148	9.1	16.1	35.8
2021	151	9.7	15.4	39.7
2022	141	11.0	12.7	30.5
2023	133	10.3	12.8	36.8
2024	136	10.7	12.6	26.5

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 Harrisburg Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$289 (3.7%)	$7,588 (96.3%)	$7,877
2020	$173 (2.2%)	$7,788 (97.8%)	$7,961
2021	$210 (2.4%)	$8,465 (97.6%)	$8,675
2022	$1,365 (13.2%)	$8,990 (86.8%)	$10,355

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrisburg 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 447^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 223^rd of 459 Middle schools	27.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Middle)	23.6	49	25.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg R-VIII)	23.6	49	25.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Middle)	21.6	34.8	13.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg R-VIII)	21.6	34.8	13.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Middle)	28.6	41.2	12.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg R-VIII)	28.6	41.2	12.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Middle)	13.3	20	6.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg R-VIII)	13.3	20	6.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Harrisburg Middle)	53	38.9	14.1%
8th Grade Science (Harrisburg R-VIII)	53	38.9	14.1%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Middle)	45.1	27.8	17.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg R-VIII)	45.1	27.8	17.3%
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	152	133	12.5%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	144	122	15.3%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.1%	36.8%	3.3%

Schools Near Harrisburg 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 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
Harrisburg Middle	Public	6-8	233 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 817-5857	136	11	12.6	26.5%	122 (89.7%)	4 (2.9%)	7 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	40.9	267^th of 451 public middle schools	40.8%		51	223^rd of 459 public middle schools	51.4%	44	44.6	44.4		22.4	26.4	35.5	20.5		$10,355	$1,365	$8,990
Sturgeon Middle	Public	6-8	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 687-2155	98	8	11.5	43.9%	90 (91.8%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	43.6	254^th of 451 public middle schools	43.7%		35.9	303^rd of 459 public middle schools	34.0%	49	39.3	28.6	21.3	27.3		28.6	48.4		$10,653	$2,293	$8,360
Higbee Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Evans St.	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 456-7206	50	5	10.6	64.0%	46 (92.0%)	1 (2.0%)	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	11	421^st of 451 public middle schools	6.7%		15.3	403^rd of 459 public middle schools	12.2%	18	11.8	18.8			17.8		7.2		$10,091	$3,093	$6,998
Wm. N. Clark Middle	Public	6-8	704 Lucky St	Fayette	65248	Howard County	Fayette R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 248-3800	150	10	15.0	51.3%	129 (86.0%)	10 (6.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)	19.9	376^th of 451 public middle schools	16.6%		28	341^st of 459 public middle schools	25.7%	35	18.3	11.4	11.2	18.5	27.4	24.4	23.8		$8,689	$629	$8,059
Hallsville Middle	Public	6-8	421 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 696-5512	347	24	14.2	33.4%	292 (84.1%)	11 (3.2%)	11 (3.2%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.9%)	59.1	169^th of 451 public middle schools	62.5%		64	142^nd of 459 public middle schools	69.1%	27	62.3	58.7	20.5	27.2	42.5	49.0	22.6		$8,611	$1,567	$7,044
Smithton Middle	Public	6-8	3600 W Worley	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3260	532	45	11.7	31.4%	340 (63.9%)	61 (11.5%)	38 (7.1%)	61 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.0%)	65.6	133^rd of 451 public middle schools	70.5%		62.3	155^th of 459 public middle schools	66.2%	22	54.5	36.0	19.9	46.3	44.8	37.1	45.7	91.8	$16,045	$502	$15,542
John B. Lange Middle	Public	6-8	2201 E Smiley Ln	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3250	544	53	10.3	71.0%	199 (36.6%)	205 (37.7%)	49 (9.0%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	73 (13.4%)	13.5	409^th of 451 public middle schools	9.3%		11.6	419^th of 459 public middle schools	8.7%	10	22.0	8.8	5.1	17.9	16.3	19.6	19.4	60.3	$14,946	$444	$14,503
West Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Clinkscales Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3230	525	49	10.6	61.0%	243 (46.3%)	139 (26.5%)	40 (7.6%)	17 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	83 (15.8%)	26.7	338^th of 451 public middle schools	25.1%		26.2	350^th of 459 public middle schools	23.7%	12	31.1	19.1	11.3	17.5	29.1	30.7	22.9		$14,943	$406	$14,537
Oakland Middle School	Public	6-8	3405 Oakland Pl	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3220	550	48	11.4	66.0%	191 (34.7%)	154 (28.0%)	98 (17.8%)	19 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	81 (14.7%)	21.4	365^th of 451 public middle schools	19.1%		17.1	396^th of 459 public middle schools	13.7%	31	28.5	20.2	5.8	18.2	25.2	23.4	24.4	72.0	$16,055	$529	$15,526
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	713 Rogers St	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3210	621	49	12.7	34.1%	377 (60.7%)	129 (20.8%)	29 (4.7%)	21 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (10.5%)	78	76^th of 451 public middle schools	83.1%		69.7	108^th of 459 public middle schools	76.5%	32	45.0	44.7	29.8	50.8	51.1	52.3	57.0	92.9	$15,633	$734	$14,899

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg Middle

How many students attend Harrisburg Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 136 students attended Harrisburg Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Harrisburg Middle?

Students at Harrisburg Middle are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Harrisburg Middle in?

Harrisburg R-VIII

What high school do graduates of Harrisburg Middle attend?

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

Is Harrisburg Middle a good school?

Harrisburg Middle ranks 267^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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