Lathrop Middle School

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Lathrop Middle School ranks 150 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lathrop Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Lathrop, Missouri, with 195 students. The school is part of the Lathrop R-II School District, which is ranked 156 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Lathrop Middle School has seen an increase in spending per student, from $8,455 in 2019-2020 to $11,444 in 2021-2022, the school's performance has declined over the past few years. Its statewide ranking has dropped from 125th out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2021-2022 to 147th and 150th in the following two years, with its star rating declining from 4 to 3 stars. The school's test scores are generally below the state averages across grade levels and subject areas, and it has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 15.9% to 19.7% over the past few years. Additionally, Lathrop Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.17% to 37.56% over the past few years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Smithville Middle and Kearney Middle, Lathrop Middle School generally underperforms, with significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates and lower test scores. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges related to the socioeconomic factors of its student population, and targeted interventions to address attendance and academic performance could be crucial for the school's long-term success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

612 Center St
Lathrop, MO 64465-9562

(816) 710-6115

District: Lathrop R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
150^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,444

Students who attend Lathrop Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lathrop High School

Feeder schools for Lathrop Middle School:

Elementary:

Lathrop Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

Hispanic:

4.9%

African American:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lathrop Middle School ranks better than 66.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.07. (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 (94.2%), Hispanic (4.9%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lathrop Middle School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Lathrop Middle School employs 15.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lathrop Middle School is $11,444.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lathrop Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lathrop Middle School 150^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Lathrop Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Lathrop R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Lathrop R-II 156^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lathrop Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lathrop Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	57.70	213^th	619	65.6%
2007	50.33	335^th	624	46.3%
2008	59.15	227^th	624	63.6%
2009	73.03	106^th	601	82.4%
2010	60.59	235^th	614	61.7%
2011	53.35	313^th	625	49.9%
2012	54.65	301^st	623	51.7%
2013	71.63	121^st	649	81.4%
2014	76.83	85^th	633	86.6%
2015	65.04	167^th	585	71.5%
2016	54.20	202^nd	435	53.6%
2017	55.19	254^th	568	55.3%
2018	54.08	238^th	552	56.9%
2019	49.38	291^st	587	50.4%
2021	45.30	254^th	454	44.1%
2022	67.68	125^th	459	72.8%
2023	63.28	147^th	459	68.0%
2024	62.07	150^th	451	66.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lathrop Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.50	207^th	422	50.9%
2019	42.34	286^th	482	40.7%

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Rank History for White students at Lathrop Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	46.16	234^th	479	51.1%
2019	44.37	280^th	527	46.9%
2021	33.54	266^th	376	29.3%
2022	60.68	123^rd	381	67.7%
2023	54.09	158^th	385	59.0%
2024	49.51	180^th	379	52.5%

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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 Lathrop Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	194	4	0	3	8	n/a	n/a	209
1998	221	4	0	3	9	n/a	n/a	237
1999	223	6	0	4	9	n/a	n/a	242
2000	211	4	0	1	8	n/a	n/a	224
2001	185	3	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	192
2002	173	2	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	183
2003	173	2	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	183
2004	201	4	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	213
2005	201	5	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	214
2006	223	5	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	232
2007	218	4	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	228
2008	172	10	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	185
2009	173	8	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	184
2010	173	7	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	183
2011	179	6	0	1	3	0	0	189
2012	188	5	0	5	3	0	2	203
2013	189	6	1	6	3	0	1	206
2014	217	4	0	4	4	0	0	229
2015	231	3	0	3	2	0	0	239
2016	228	1	1	4	2	0	0	236
2017	204	1	2	4	3	0	1	215
2018	212	5	2	5	3	0	0	227
2019	207	4	2	5	2	0	1	221
2020	208	5	1	8	4	1	2	229
2021	184	3	0	9	2	1	6	205
2022	184	5	0	10	2	1	3	205
2023	177	1	0	10	1	0	6	195
2024	194	1	0	10	0	0	1	206

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 Lathrop Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	209	12.1	17.3	15.8
1998	237	12.4	19.1	17.7
1999	242	13.8	17.5	23.1
2000	224	14.8	15.1	25
2001	192	12.1	15.9	24.5
2002	183	12.7	14.4	27.3
2003	183	12.7	14.4	27.3
2004	213	12.7	16.8	28.6
2005	214	14.3	15.0	28.5
2006	232	14.2	16.3	25.9
2007	228	13.1	17.4	24.6
2008	185	11.5	16.1	25.4
2009	184	13.5	13.6	32.6
2010	183	14.5	12.5	37.2
2011	189	13.1	14.3	37.6
2012	203	13.8	14.6	36.5
2013	206	15.2	13.4	36.4
2014	229	14.9	15.3	42.4
2015	239	15.0	15.9	46
2016	236	15.0	15.7	39.8
2017	215	15.1	14.1	36.7
2018	227	15.4	14.7	44.9
2019	221	15.8	13.9	39.4
2020	229	16.3	13.9	36.7
2021	205	16.1	12.7	37.6
2022	205	15.3	13.3	13.2
2023	195	15.9	12.1	32.3
2024	206	15.8	12.9	29.6

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 Lathrop Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	209	12.1	17.3	15.8
1998	237	12.4	19.1	17.7
1999	242	13.8	17.5	23.1
2000	224	14.8	15.1	25
2001	192	12.1	15.9	24.5
2002	183	12.7	14.4	27.3
2003	183	12.7	14.4	27.3
2004	213	12.7	16.8	28.6
2005	214	14.3	15.0	28.5
2006	232	14.2	16.3	25.9
2007	228	13.1	17.4	24.6
2008	185	11.5	16.1	25.4
2009	184	13.5	13.6	32.6
2010	183	14.5	12.5	37.2
2011	189	13.1	14.3	37.6
2012	203	13.8	14.6	36.5
2013	206	15.2	13.4	36.4
2014	229	14.9	15.3	42.4
2015	239	15.0	15.9	46
2016	236	15.0	15.7	39.8
2017	215	15.1	14.1	36.7
2018	227	15.4	14.7	44.9
2019	221	15.8	13.9	39.4
2020	229	16.3	13.9	36.7
2021	205	16.1	12.7	37.6
2022	205	15.3	13.3	13.2
2023	195	15.9	12.1	32.3
2024	206	15.8	12.9	29.6

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 Lathrop Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$126 (1.4%)	$8,624 (98.5%)	$8,751
2020	$178 (2.1%)	$8,277 (97.9%)	$8,455
2021	$90 (0.9%)	$9,699 (99.1%)	$9,789
2022	$491 (4.3%)	$10,952 (95.7%)	$11,444

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lathrop Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 291^st of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 147^th of 459 Middle schools	17.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Lathrop Middle School)	49.4	47.4	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lathrop R-II)	49.4	47.4	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lathrop Middle School)	33.3	43.8	10.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lathrop R-II)	33.3	43.8	10.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lathrop Middle School)	46.8	44.8	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lathrop R-II)	46.8	44.8	2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lathrop Middle School)	38	37.3	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lathrop R-II)	38	37.3	0.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lathrop Middle School)	31.9	33.9	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lathrop R-II)	31.9	33.9	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Lathrop Middle School)	39.5	41.4	1.9%
8th Grade Science (Lathrop R-II)	39.5	41.4	1.9%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lathrop Middle School)	45.8	38.5	7.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lathrop R-II)	45.8	38.5	7.3%
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	221	195	11.8%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	5	10	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	207	177	14.5%
Two or More Races	1	6	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.4%	32.3%	7.1%

Schools Near Lathrop Middle School

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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 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 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
Lathrop Middle School	Public	6-8	612 Center St	Lathrop	64465	Clinton County	Lathrop R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 710-6115	206	16	12.9	29.6%	194 (94.2%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	62.1	150^th of 451 public middle schools	66.7%		63.3	147^th of 459 public middle schools	68.0%	3		38.0	49.1	37.4		44.9		28.1	39.2	45.0		$11,444	$491	$10,952
Clinton County R-III Middle	Public	6-8	800 W Frost St	Plattsburg	64477	Clinton County	Clinton County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 539-3920	157	11	14.3	42.7%	130 (82.8%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.5%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.8%)	43.6	253^rd of 451 public middle schools	43.9%		45.7	255^th of 459 public middle schools	44.4%	2		20.8				43.0		34.4		28.2		$9,566	$629	$8,937
Lawson Middle	Public	5-8	602 Bob Gill Dr	Lawson	64062	Ray County	Lawson R-XIV	No	No	No	No	(816) 580-7279	352	24	14.4	29.0%	339 (96.3%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	66.9	124^th of 451 public middle schools	72.5%		59.3	172^nd of 459 public middle schools	62.5%	48	35.3	53.3	29.5	36.1	56.1	57.7	37.4	36.9	43.8	43.3		$9,657	$986	$8,671
Kearney Middle	Public	6-7	200 E 5th St	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4115	558	43	12.8	19.4%	490 (87.8%)	6 (1.1%)	30 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.8%)	87.9	36^th of 451 public middle schools	92.0%		90	29^th of 459 public middle schools	93.7%	7		66.3	68.0					46.2	46.6			$12,286	$413	$11,873
Cameron Veterans Middle	Public	6-8	1015 S. Park	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Cameron R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 882-1041	319	27	12.0	42.3%	297 (93.1%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	59	172^nd of 451 public middle schools	61.9%		60	168^th of 459 public middle schools	63.4%	4		50.4	31.8	28.1		48.0		36.0	34.4	43.3		$11,076	$247	$10,829
Excelsior Springs Middle	Public	6-8	701 Crown Hill Rd	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	No	(816) 630-9230	596	42	14.1	52.9%	516 (86.6%)	11 (1.8%)	36 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	44	252^nd of 451 public middle schools	44.1%		48.9	234^th of 459 public middle schools	49.0%	18		25.5	34.5	6.2		37.6		28.8	38.3	39.5	43.5	$11,106	$537	$10,569
Polo Middle	Public	5-8	300 W School St	Polo	64671	Caldwell County	Polo R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(660) 354-2200	102	9	11.0	41.2%	92 (90.2%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (2.9%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)								(n/a)	66.6	89.5			66.6							$9,646	$975	$8,671
Smithville Middle	Public	7-8	675 S Commercial Ave	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-1122	399	32	12.6	15.8%	370 (92.7%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	85.2	43^rd of 451 public middle schools	90.5%		77.9	72^nd of 459 public middle schools	84.3%	29			68.5	43.0		50.9			50.6	48.4	97.6	$11,449	$514	$10,935

Frequently Asked Questions about Lathrop Middle School

Is Lathrop Middle School a good school?

Lathrop Middle School ranks 150^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Lathrop Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lathrop Middle School usually go on to attend Lathrop High School

What district is Lathrop Middle School in?

Lathrop R-II

What is the racial makeup of Lathrop Middle School?

Students at Lathrop Middle School are 94% White, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Lathrop Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 206 students attended Lathrop Middle School.

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