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Mountain Grove Middle

Summary:

Mountain Grove Middle is a public middle school serving 476 students in grades 5-8 in Mountain Grove, Missouri, which is part of the Mountain Grove R-III school district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic achievement, particularly for its economically disadvantaged students.

Mountain Grove Middle's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average in mathematics, science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. The school's ranking has steadily improved over the past decade, moving from 366th out of 649 Missouri middle schools in 2012-2013 to 59th out of 459 in 2022-2023. This consistent academic growth is particularly impressive given that 59.45% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a high percentage that places Mountain Grove Middle in the top 2% of Missouri middle schools for low-socioeconomic status student performance.

While Mountain Grove Middle outperforms the state in most areas, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate vicinity. Mansfield Junior High, located about 18 miles away, consistently ranks higher and has a higher percentage of students proficient in mathematics and English Language Arts. Additionally, the student population at Mountain Grove Middle is predominantly white, with over 94% of students identifying as such, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Cabool and Mansfield schools, which have more diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 400 E 17th St
       Mountain Grove, MO  65711-0806

(417) 926-3177

District: Mountain Grove R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools


Students who attend Mountain Grove Middle usually attend:

High:    Mountain Grove High

Feeder schools for Mountain Grove Middle:

Elementary:    Mountain Grove Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  476

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.1%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.5% Help


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Compare Details Mountain Grove Middle ranks better than 87.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Grove Middle is 14.4. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mountain Grove Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Grove Middle 59th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Mountain Grove Middle in the ranking list.)

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Mountain Grove R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Grove R-III 66th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Grove Middle

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.04 381st 619 38.4%
2007 50.79 326th 624 47.8%
2008 52.16 305th 624 51.1%
2009 44.32 396th 601 34.1%
2010 58.47 262nd 614 57.3%
2011 45.23 393rd 625 37.1%
2012 41.81 426th 623 31.6%
2013 47.67 366th 649 43.6%
2014 47.76 360th 633 43.1%
2015 50.27 281st 585 52.0%
2016 37.94 306th 435 29.7%
2017 49.94 300th 568 47.2%
2018 59.19 197th 552 64.3%
2019 62.64 186th 587 68.3%
2021 75.58 82nd 454 81.9%
2022 73.71 94th 459 79.5%
2023 81.42 59th 459 87.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.81 93rd 422 78.0%
2019 64.74 113th 482 76.6%
2021 82.29 30th 371 91.9%
2022 81.30 28th 365 92.3%
2023 92.98 8th 382 97.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mountain Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.35 149th 204 27.0%
2021 50.71 74th 195 62.1%
2022 52.66 80th 187 57.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain Grove Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.02 205th 479 57.2%
2019 53.23 207th 527 60.7%
2021 66.38 103rd 376 72.6%
2022 62.13 120th 381 68.5%
2023 74.08 71st 385 81.6%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Grove Middle

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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 510 510
1992 526 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1993 567 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 579 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1995 608 3 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 624
1996 608 3 1 9 3 n/a n/a 0 624
1997 568 5 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 549 5 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 524 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2000 508 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2001 490 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2002 505 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2003 505 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2004 478 2 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 367 3 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 374
2006 358 1 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 367
2007 394 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 400
2008 394 2 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 405
2009 413 3 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2010 434 4 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2011 416 6 0 14 1 1 2 0 440
2012 410 6 0 9 1 1 0 0 427
2013 402 4 0 10 2 1 2 0 421
2014 414 6 0 10 1 1 1 0 433
2015 411 4 1 6 4 0 4 0 430
2016 421 2 1 5 5 0 4 0 438
2017 458 3 1 6 5 0 8 0 481
2018 419 3 1 7 3 0 8 0 441
2019 408 3 1 7 3 0 12 0 434
2020 432 3 1 8 3 0 13 0 460
2021 431 3 1 9 5 0 11 0 460
2022 429 3 1 15 5 0 9 0 462
2023 448 4 0 14 1 0 9 0 476

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 Mountain Grove Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 510 26.8 19.0 n/a
1992 529 28.2 18.7 n/a
1993 571 30.2 18.9 n/a
1994 585 33.9 17.3 0
1995 624 35.9 17.4 n/a
1996 624 35.9 17.4 n/a
1997 583 36.6 15.9 42.5
1998 561 35.5 15.8 45.1
1999 530 36.9 14.4 54.7
2000 508 37.1 13.7 57.1
2001 492 37.8 13.0 54.3
2002 507 36.9 13.7 62.1
2003 507 36.9 13.7 62.1
2004 482 37.7 12.8 62
2005 374 28.9 12.9 69.3
2006 367 27.8 13.2 65.4
2007 400 26.8 14.9 65.5
2008 405 30.8 13.1 62.2
2009 427 30.5 14.0 65.1
2010 453 30.6 14.7 68.2
2011 440 30.0 14.6 68.2
2012 427 29.0 14.7 67
2013 421 27.4 15.3 69.8
2014 433 28.6 15.0 69.3
2015 430 30.0 14.3 72.6
2016 438 30.0 14.6 71.9
2017 481 30.9 15.5 72.6
2018 441 30.9 14.2 64.9
2019 434 31.7 13.6 67.5
2020 460 32.6 14.1 63.9
2021 460 32.3 14.2 59.6
2022 462 32.3 14.2 57.6
2023 476 32.8 14.4 59.5

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 Mountain Grove Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 510 26.8 19.0 n/a
1992 529 28.2 18.7 n/a
1993 571 30.2 18.9 n/a
1994 585 33.9 17.3 0
1995 624 35.9 17.4 n/a
1996 624 35.9 17.4 n/a
1997 583 36.6 15.9 42.5
1998 561 35.5 15.8 45.1
1999 530 36.9 14.4 54.7
2000 508 37.1 13.7 57.1
2001 492 37.8 13.0 54.3
2002 507 36.9 13.7 62.1
2003 507 36.9 13.7 62.1
2004 482 37.7 12.8 62
2005 374 28.9 12.9 69.3
2006 367 27.8 13.2 65.4
2007 400 26.8 14.9 65.5
2008 405 30.8 13.1 62.2
2009 427 30.5 14.0 65.1
2010 453 30.6 14.7 68.2
2011 440 30.0 14.6 68.2
2012 427 29.0 14.7 67
2013 421 27.4 15.3 69.8
2014 433 28.6 15.0 69.3
2015 430 30.0 14.3 72.6
2016 438 30.0 14.6 71.9
2017 481 30.9 15.5 72.6
2018 441 30.9 14.2 64.9
2019 434 31.7 13.6 67.5
2020 460 32.6 14.1 63.9
2021 460 32.3 14.2 59.6
2022 462 32.3 14.2 57.6
2023 476 32.8 14.4 59.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Grove Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $616 (7.7%) $7,377 (92.3%) $7,994
2020 $889 (11.6%) $6,806 (88.4%) $7,695
2021 $1,192 (14.3%) $7,158 (85.7%) $8,349

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Grove Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 186th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 59th of 459 Middle schools
 18.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Grove Middle)54.251.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Grove R-III)54.251.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Mountain Grove Middle)60.951
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Mountain Grove R-III)60.951
 9.9%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Grove Middle)45.548.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Grove R-III)45.548.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Grove Middle)53.360.6
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Grove R-III)53.360.6
 7.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Grove Middle)53.338.6
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Grove R-III)53.338.6
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Grove Middle)44.842.9
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Grove R-III)44.842.9
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Grove Middle)44.739.5
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Grove R-III)44.739.5
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Grove Middle)42.959.5
 16.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Grove R-III)42.959.5
 16.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Mountain Grove Middle)40.565.9
 25.4%
   8th Grade Science (Mountain Grove R-III)40.565.9
 25.4%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Grove Middle)46.865.2
 18.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mountain Grove R-III)46.865.2
 18.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students434476
 9.7%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic714
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White408448
 9.8%
Two or More Races129
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.5%59.5%
 8.1%

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Students at Mountain Grove Middle are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended Mountain Grove Middle.

Students who attend Mountain Grove Middle usually go on to attend Mountain Grove High

Mountain Grove Middle ranks 59th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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