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William Matthew Middle School

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William Matthew Middle School is a public middle school located in Kirksville, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 493 students. The school is part of the Kirksville R-III School District, which is ranked 121 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, William Matthew Middle School generally performs below the state and district averages on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.7% to 44.7% in Mathematics and 35.8% to 41.5% in English Language Arts. However, the school's 8th grade Science performance is slightly above the state average. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with lower rankings for African American students, students with disabilities, and gifted and talented students. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.9% to 26.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Despite these challenges, William Matthew Middle School has shown some strengths, such as its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 96.8% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 41.5%. The school and district have also increased spending per student and improved the student-teacher ratio, suggesting a focus on resource allocation to support student learning. However, the academic performance still lags behind state and district averages, indicating a need to evaluate the effectiveness of these investments and identify areas for further improvement, particularly in addressing equity concerns and chronic absenteeism.


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Public 6-8

 1515 S Cottage Grove
       Kirksville, MO  63501-3979

(660) 665-3793

District: Kirksville R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,311 Help


Students who attend William Matthew Middle School usually attend:

High:    Kirksville Senior High

Feeder schools for William Matthew Middle School:

Elementary:    Kirksville Primary
    Ray Miller Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
African American:
5.5%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Compare Details William Matthew Middle School ranks better than 56.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.17. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Matthew Middle School is $10,311.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

William Matthew Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks William Matthew Middle School 195th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See William Matthew Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Kirksville R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirksville R-III 121st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William Matthew Middle School

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Rank History for all students at William Matthew Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.62 62nd 619 90.0%
2007 74.42 86th 624 86.2%
2008 68.26 137th 624 78.0%
2009 70.55 135th 601 77.5%
2010 64.34 198th 614 67.8%
2011 66.88 181st 625 71.0%
2012 61.36 232nd 623 62.8%
2013 73.37 105th 649 83.8%
2014 71.40 134th 633 78.8%
2015 77.85 86th 585 85.3%
2016 49.38 230th 435 47.1%
2017 40.80 366th 568 35.6%
2018 51.22 263rd 552 52.4%
2019 50.12 284th 587 51.6%
2021 42.76 266th 454 41.4%
2022 48.99 237th 459 48.4%
2023 53.16 210th 459 54.2%
2024 56.17 195th 451 56.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at William Matthew Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.64 68th 98 30.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at William Matthew Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.12 96th 192 50.0%
2024 33.55 130th 194 33.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William Matthew Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.36 290th 422 31.3%
2019 29.14 385th 482 20.1%
2021 34.46 273rd 371 26.4%
2022 37.43 241st 365 34.0%
2023 43.73 217th 382 43.2%
2024 43.56 213th 378 43.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at William Matthew Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.51 137th 162 15.4%
2021 50.05 77th 195 60.5%
2022 32.11 131st 187 29.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at William Matthew Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.79 32nd 104 69.2%
2019 47.00 88th 121 27.3%
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Rank History for African American students at William Matthew Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.31 63rd 144 56.3%
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Rank History for White students at William Matthew Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.51 242nd 479 49.5%
2019 42.25 299th 527 43.3%
2021 31.27 274th 376 27.1%
2022 38.44 237th 381 37.8%
2023 39.75 227th 385 41.0%
2024 49.33 181st 379 52.2%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for William Matthew Middle School

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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 640 640
1992 607 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1993 583 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 561 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 576 4 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1996 576 4 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1997 588 4 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1998 565 6 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1999 547 4 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2000 523 3 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 538
2001 522 3 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 536
2002 537 6 3 10 6 n/a n/a 0 562
2003 537 6 3 10 6 n/a n/a 0 562
2004 543 5 3 7 7 n/a n/a 0 565
2005 534 7 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2006 526 7 11 7 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2007 562 11 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2008 548 15 9 9 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2009 513 15 10 5 3 n/a n/a 0 546
2010 493 9 15 9 3 n/a n/a 0 529
2011 486 12 17 15 3 0 1 0 534
2012 503 9 19 14 1 0 2 0 548
2013 504 14 14 10 2 0 3 0 547
2014 494 11 14 12 2 0 4 0 537
2015 468 14 9 11 1 0 10 0 513
2016 478 20 10 8 1 0 8 0 525
2017 474 29 9 7 1 0 13 0 533
2018 480 30 9 6 1 0 21 0 547
2019 497 32 12 12 0 0 29 0 582
2020 488 32 10 10 0 0 35 0 575
2021 464 40 6 18 1 0 16 0 545
2022 452 27 8 16 0 0 21 0 524
2023 423 27 11 11 1 0 20 0 493

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 William Matthew Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 640 34.9 18.3 n/a
1992 615 36.8 16.7 n/a
1993 588 34.5 17.0 n/a
1994 569 36.2 15.7 0
1995 589 35.3 16.7 n/a
1996 589 35.3 16.7 n/a
1997 601 35.0 17.2 22.8
1998 581 37.8 15.4 22
1999 563 38.1 14.8 25.4
2000 538 37.7 14.3 25.8
2001 536 39.1 13.7 26.1
2002 562 37.1 15.1 34.7
2003 562 37.1 15.1 34.7
2004 565 37.9 14.9 35.6
2005 552 37.9 14.6 37.1
2006 552 38.4 14.4 38.9
2007 589 37.3 15.8 37.2
2008 583 38.1 15.3 38.1
2009 546 40.3 13.5 40.5
2010 529 39.2 13.4 40.8
2011 534 37.9 14.0 47.2
2012 548 38.5 14.2 47.8
2013 547 38.3 14.2 45.3
2014 537 38.8 13.8 44.7
2015 513 37.0 13.8 44.4
2016 525 39.0 13.4 49.5
2017 533 37.1 14.3 51.4
2018 547 37.6 14.5 51.7
2019 582 39.6 14.6 25.6
2020 575 37.9 15.1 46.8
2021 545 38.0 14.3 39.8
2022 524 38.3 13.6 38.7
2023 493 39.7 12.3 44.4

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 William Matthew Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 640 34.9 18.3 n/a
1992 615 36.8 16.7 n/a
1993 588 34.5 17.0 n/a
1994 569 36.2 15.7 0
1995 589 35.3 16.7 n/a
1996 589 35.3 16.7 n/a
1997 601 35.0 17.2 22.8
1998 581 37.8 15.4 22
1999 563 38.1 14.8 25.4
2000 538 37.7 14.3 25.8
2001 536 39.1 13.7 26.1
2002 562 37.1 15.1 34.7
2003 562 37.1 15.1 34.7
2004 565 37.9 14.9 35.6
2005 552 37.9 14.6 37.1
2006 552 38.4 14.4 38.9
2007 589 37.3 15.8 37.2
2008 583 38.1 15.3 38.1
2009 546 40.3 13.5 40.5
2010 529 39.2 13.4 40.8
2011 534 37.9 14.0 47.2
2012 548 38.5 14.2 47.8
2013 547 38.3 14.2 45.3
2014 537 38.8 13.8 44.7
2015 513 37.0 13.8 44.4
2016 525 39.0 13.4 49.5
2017 533 37.1 14.3 51.4
2018 547 37.6 14.5 51.7
2019 582 39.6 14.6 25.6
2020 575 37.9 15.1 46.8
2021 545 38.0 14.3 39.8
2022 524 38.3 13.6 38.7
2023 493 39.7 12.3 44.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for William Matthew Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $171 (2.1%) $8,168 (97.9%) $8,340
2020 $436 (5.1%) $8,095 (94.9%) $8,531
2021 $241 (2.7%) $8,689 (97.3%) $8,930
2022 $2,652 (25.7%) $7,658 (74.3%) $10,310

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Matthew Middle School

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 284th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 210th of 459 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (William Matthew Middle School)41.949
 7.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kirksville R-III)41.949
 7.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (William Matthew Middle School)48.336.8
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kirksville R-III)48.336.8
 11.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (William Matthew Middle School)39.933.5
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kirksville R-III)39.933.5
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (William Matthew Middle School)45.939.3
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kirksville R-III)45.939.3
 6.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (William Matthew Middle School)22.915.1
 7.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kirksville R-III)22.915.1
 7.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (William Matthew Middle School)40.538
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Kirksville R-III)40.538
 2.5%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (William Matthew Middle School)42.237.4
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kirksville R-III)42.237.4
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (William Matthew Middle School)93.696.8
 3.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Kirksville R-III)41.757
 15.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students582493
 15.3%
African American3227
 15.6%
American Indian01
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic1211
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White497423
 14.9%
Two or More Races2920
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.6%44.4%
 18.8%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended William Matthew Middle School.

William Matthew Middle School ranks 195th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at William Matthew Middle School are 86% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend William Matthew Middle School usually go on to attend Kirksville Senior High


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