Is Kirbyville Middle a good school?

Kirbyville Middle ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Missouri middle schools.

How many students attend Kirbyville Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 107 students attended Kirbyville Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Kirbyville Middle?

Students at Kirbyville Middle are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Kirbyville Middle

Summary:

Kirbyville Middle is a public middle school serving grades 4-8 in Kirbyville, Missouri, with a student population of 107. The school is part of the Kirbyville R-VI school district, which is ranked 179 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kirbyville Middle stands out in several key areas compared to nearby schools. The school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (79.44%) than the surrounding schools, which range from 64.66% to 94.71% White students. Academically, Kirbyville Middle outperforms the state average in 4th grade Math (66.7% proficient vs. 43.8% state), 5th grade Science (58.4% proficient vs. 40.9% state), and 4th grade English Language Arts (66.7% proficient vs. 45.9% state). However, the school struggles in 8th grade Math (19.1% proficient vs. 30% state) and 6th/7th grade English Language Arts (15.3% and 25.8% proficient vs. 37.5% and 37.3% state). Additionally, Kirbyville Middle has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (67.29%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 44.22% to 66.67%.

Kirbyville Middle's higher spending per student ($11,644 in 2021-2022) and lower student-teacher ratio (8:1) suggest the school is investing more resources into its educational program compared to the nearby schools, such as Spokane Middle, Blue Eye Middle, and Reeds Spring Intermediate, which range from $9,425 to $16,247 per student and 11.7:1 to 15.5:1 student-teacher ratios. However, this additional investment does not appear to be consistently translating into strong academic outcomes, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and instructional strategies.

Detail:

Public 4-8

6225 State Hwy 76 E
Kirbyville, MO 65679-6625

(417) 348-0444

District: Kirbyville R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
351^st of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,644

Feeder schools for Kirbyville Middle:

Elementary:

Kirbyville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 107

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.4%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kirbyville Middle ranks better than 72.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.94. (See more...)

Compare Details Kirbyville Middle ranks worse than 76.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.93. (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 (79.4%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kirbyville Middle is 8. (See more...)

Compare Kirbyville Middle employs 13.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kirbyville Middle is $11,644.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Kirbyville Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Kirbyville Middle 351^st of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Kirbyville Middle in the ranking list.)

Kirbyville R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirbyville R-VI 179^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kirbyville Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Kirbyville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	45.41	638^th	1074	40.6%
2007	43.86	663^rd	1080	38.6%
2008	44.62	675^th	1084	37.7%
2009	43.31	676^th	1053	35.8%
2010	46.43	629^th	1066	41.0%
2011	41.96	721^st	1088	33.7%
2012	77.20	168^th	1085	84.5%
2013	82.07	123^rd	1108	88.9%
2014	81.31	146^th	1089	86.6%
2015	71.62	266^th	1058	74.9%
2016	74.63	206^th	865	76.2%
2017	59.77	406^th	1032	60.7%
2018	54.02	478^th	1045	54.3%
2019	63.37	360^th	1052	65.8%
2023	69.94	243^rd	898	72.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kirbyville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.06	170^th	887	80.8%
2019	60.16	297^th	907	67.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Kirbyville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	57.01	366^th	898	59.2%
2019	57.68	349^th	917	61.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kirbyville Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Kirbyville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	46.77	340^th	619	45.1%
2007	43.18	412^th	624	34.0%
2008	52.07	308^th	624	50.6%
2009	46.23	379^th	601	36.9%
2010	56.19	286^th	614	53.4%
2011	53.02	318^th	625	49.1%
2012	62.86	219^th	623	64.8%
2013	66.62	178^th	649	72.6%
2014	72.10	125^th	633	80.3%
2015	66.91	154^th	585	73.7%
2017	73.77	102^nd	568	82.0%
2018	72.26	100^th	552	81.9%
2019	65.83	152^nd	587	74.1%
2022	43.79	268^th	459	41.6%
2023	25.93	351^st	459	23.5%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Kirbyville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	80.63	29^th	422	93.1%
2019	66.51	105^th	482	78.2%
2022	42.96	213^th	365	41.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Kirbyville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	74.44	80^th	479	83.3%
2019	66.73	115^th	527	78.2%
2022	29.85	283^rd	381	25.7%

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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 Kirbyville Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	139	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	148
2002	152	4	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	171
2003	152	4	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	171
2004	181	3	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	201
2005	183	3	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	197
2006	166	2	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	183
2007	136	37	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	184
2008	162	2	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	182
2009	165	7	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	185
2010	146	7	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	163
2011	154	2	1	13	0	0	14	184
2012	139	2	2	12	0	0	16	171
2013	139	1	0	12	0	0	10	162
2014	136	1	0	9	0	0	8	154
2015	132	0	0	12	0	0	7	151
2016	143	0	1	12	0	0	3	159
2017	131	0	1	13	0	0	4	149
2018	127	2	1	12	2	0	7	151
2019	109	3	1	12	2	0	8	135
2020	101	3	1	12	1	0	6	124
2021	103	4	0	12	0	0	6	125
2022	95	4	0	12	1	0	5	117
2023	85	3	0	10	1	0	8	107

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Kirbyville Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	148	10.5	14.1	49.3
2002	171	11.1	15.4	49.7
2003	171	11.1	15.4	49.7
2004	201	14.3	14.1	63.7
2005	197	14.2	13.9	57.4
2006	183	15.0	12.2	59
2007	184	13.9	13.2	52.7
2008	182	15.6	11.7	47.8
2009	185	15.4	12.0	53.5
2010	163	15.3	10.6	55.8
2011	184	14.8	12.4	61.4
2012	171	14.8	11.5	57.9
2013	162	14.8	10.9	64.8
2014	154	14.2	10.8	51.9
2015	151	15.0	10.0	70.9
2016	159	15.0	10.6	63.5
2017	149	14.7	10.1	64.4
2018	151	14.5	10.4	58.3
2019	135	13.5	9.9	56.3
2020	124	13.5	9.1	62.9
2021	125	14.8	8.4	57.6
2022	117	15.3	7.6	61.5
2023	107	13.3	8.0	67.3

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 Kirbyville Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	148	10.5	14.1	49.3
2002	171	11.1	15.4	49.7
2003	171	11.1	15.4	49.7
2004	201	14.3	14.1	63.7
2005	197	14.2	13.9	57.4
2006	183	15.0	12.2	59
2007	184	13.9	13.2	52.7
2008	182	15.6	11.7	47.8
2009	185	15.4	12.0	53.5
2010	163	15.3	10.6	55.8
2011	184	14.8	12.4	61.4
2012	171	14.8	11.5	57.9
2013	162	14.8	10.9	64.8
2014	154	14.2	10.8	51.9
2015	151	15.0	10.0	70.9
2016	159	15.0	10.6	63.5
2017	149	14.7	10.1	64.4
2018	151	14.5	10.4	58.3
2019	135	13.5	9.9	56.3
2020	124	13.5	9.1	62.9
2021	125	14.8	8.4	57.6
2022	117	15.3	7.6	61.5
2023	107	13.3	8.0	67.3

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 Kirbyville Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$369 (3.8%)	$9,390 (96.2%)	$9,759
2020	$458 (4.4%)	$9,848 (95.6%)	$10,306
2021	$2,007 (18.3%)	$8,945 (81.7%)	$10,953
2022	$2,844 (24.4%)	$8,800 (75.6%)	$11,644

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kirbyville 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 360^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 243^rd of 898 Elementary schools	7.2%
Ranks 152^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 351^st of 459 Middle schools	50.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville Middle)	65.2	66.7	1.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville R-VI)	65.2	66.7	1.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Science (Kirbyville Middle)	52	58.4	6.4%
5th Grade Science (Kirbyville R-VI)	52	58.4	6.4%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville Middle)	55.2	18.6	36.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville R-VI)	55.2	18.6	36.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kirbyville Middle)	44.8	15.3	29.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kirbyville R-VI)	44.8	15.3	29.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kirbyville Middle)	48.1	25.8	22.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kirbyville R-VI)	48.1	25.8	22.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville Middle)	34.6	19.1	15.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kirbyville R-VI)	34.6	19.1	15.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	135	107	20.7%
African American	3	3
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	12	10	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	109	85	22%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	67.3%	11%

Schools Near Kirbyville 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 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
Kirbyville Middle	Public	4-8	6225 State Hwy 76 E	Kirbyville	65679	Taney County	Kirbyville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 348-0444	107	13	8.0	67.3%	85 (79.4%)	3 (2.8%)	10 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.5%)	25.9	351^st of 459 public middle schools	23.5%		43.8	268^th of 459 public middle schools	41.6%	83	66.7				19.1	58.4				15.3	25.8			$11,644	$2,844	$8,800
Hollister Middle	Public	6-8	1798 State Hwy Bb	Hollister	65672	Taney County	Hollister R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 243-4035	291	25	11.7	66.7%	229 (78.7%)	3 (1.0%)	38 (13.1%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	52.7	214^th of 459 public middle schools	53.4%		49.6	230^th of 459 public middle schools	49.9%	16			29.7	41.1	29.9		35.1			28.5	39.1	44.8		$12,258	$1,541	$10,718
Forsyth Middle	Public	5-8	178 Panther St	Forsyth	65653	Taney County	Forsyth R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 546-6382	343	22	15.5	66.2%	313 (91.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.7%)	72.2	94^th of 459 public middle schools	79.5%		79.2	67^th of 459 public middle schools	85.4%	27		44.5	51.3	43.5	45.9	54.3	46.9		54.3	43.1	39.1	44.9		$10,616	$1,980	$8,635
Branson Junior High	Public	7-8	263 Buccaneer Blvd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 334-3087	724	47	15.3	50.6%	520 (71.8%)	23 (3.2%)	133 (18.4%)	12 (1.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.3%)	60.2	165^th of 459 public middle schools	64.1%		62.7	155^th of 459 public middle schools	66.2%	10				52.0	26.5		35.3				37.8	43.1	98.6	$9,425	$766	$8,659
Cedar Ridge Intermediate	Public	4-6	308 Cedar Ridge Drive	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 334-5137	498	36	13.7	60.6%	322 (64.7%)	19 (3.8%)	104 (20.9%)	17 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.4%)								(n/a)	49.7	54.4	50.8			50.3		49.4	53.4	44.1				$9,940	$479	$9,461
Buchanan Intermediate	Public	4-6	766 Buchanan Rd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 332-3201	473	33	14.2	55.2%	393 (83.1%)	9 (1.9%)	53 (11.2%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)	57.3	59.5	61.7			47.1		57.4	56.9	50.1				$10,143	$521	$9,622
Reeds Spring Middle	Public	7-8	345 Morrill Lane	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 272-8245	286	23	12.7	56.3%	263 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	45.8	253^rd of 459 public middle schools	44.9%		64.4	138^th of 459 public middle schools	69.9%	115				31.2	31.3		35.0				26.6	39.5		$12,481	$405	$12,076
Reeds Spring Intermediate	Public	5-6	175 Elementary Rd	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 272-8250	253	20	12.6	59.7%	228 (90.1%)	5 (2.0%)	8 (3.2%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)								(n/a)		32.7	50.7			40.4			41.0	29.2				$10,360	$490	$9,870
Blue Eye Middle	Public	5-8	512 State Hwy 13	Blue Eye	65611	Stone County	Blue Eye R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 779-4299	170	14	12.0	50.6%	161 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)			53.3						45.3	33.3				$16,247	$2,778	$13,469
Spokane Middle	Public	6-8	1130 Spokane Rd	Spokane	65754	Christian County	Spokane R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 443-3506	147	12	12.4	44.2%	138 (93.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	55.4	199^th of 459 public middle schools	56.6%		45.7	257^th of 459 public middle schools	44.0%	58			69.8		11.1		36.0			37.7	29.7			$9,555	$2,290	$7,265

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