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Niangua Middle School

Summary:

Niangua Middle School is a small public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the rural town of Niangua, Missouri. With just 63 students, the school is part of the Niangua R-V school district, which is ranked 337 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Niangua Middle School stands out in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.41%) compared to nearby schools like Lebanon Middle School and Strafford Middle, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school consistently performs well below state averages in all tested subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from just 7.6% to 11.1% in math, compared to the state average of 30-39.5%. Additionally, a high 61.9% of Niangua Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic challenge.

These factors contribute to Niangua Middle School's overall ranking, which places it among the lowest-performing middle schools in Missouri, between 412-435 out of 459 schools. When compared to nearby middle schools like Fair Grove Middle, Niangua Middle School stands out as an underperforming outlier, suggesting that the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for its students. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions and collaboration with the local community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 301 Rumsey St
       Niangua, MO  65713-8432

(417) 473-1056

District: Niangua R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
412th of 459 Missouri Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,061 Help


Students who attend Niangua Middle School usually attend:

High:    Niangua High

Feeder schools for Niangua Middle School:

Elementary:    Niangua Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  63

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.4%
Hispanic:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Niangua Middle School ranks worse than 89.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.37. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.4%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Niangua Middle School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Niangua Middle School employs 5.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Niangua Middle School is $10,061.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Niangua Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Niangua Middle School 412th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Niangua Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Niangua R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Niangua R-V 337th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Niangua Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Niangua Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.41 415th 454 8.6%
2022 7.93 435th 459 5.2%
2023 13.37 412th 459 10.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Niangua Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.64 258th 482 46.5%
2021 13.37 350th 371 5.7%
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Rank History for White students at Niangua Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.06 424th 527 19.5%
2021 6.11 373rd 376 0.8%
2022 3.62 379th 381 0.5%
2023 8.29 370th 385 3.9%
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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.

Niangua Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Niangua Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 77 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 79
2021 67 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 70
2022 68 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 70
2023 62 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 63

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 Niangua Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 79 5.8 13.6 70.9
2021 70 5.9 11.7 71.4
2022 70 6.1 11.3 62.9
2023 63 5.6 11.1 61.9

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 Niangua Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 79 5.8 13.6 70.9
2021 70 5.9 11.7 71.4
2022 70 6.1 11.3 62.9
2023 63 5.6 11.1 61.9

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 Niangua Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $571 (6.3%) $8,448 (93.7%) $9,019
2020 $479 (5.4%) $8,380 (94.6%) $8,859
2021 $1,736 (17.1%) $8,401 (82.9%) $10,137
2022 $930 (9.2%) $9,132 (90.8%) $10,061

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Niangua 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Niangua Middle School)23.17.6
 15.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Niangua R-V)23.17.6
 15.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Niangua Middle School)46.27.7
 38.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Niangua R-V)46.27.7
 38.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Niangua Middle School)37.527.8
 9.7%
   8th Grade Science (Niangua R-V)37.527.8
 9.7%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Niangua Middle School)29.122.2
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Niangua R-V)29.122.2
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%




Frequently Asked Questions about Niangua Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 63 students attended Niangua Middle School.

Students at Niangua Middle School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

Niangua Middle School ranks in the bottom 10.2% of Missouri schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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