North Platte Junior High

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North Platte Junior High ranks 168 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Platte Junior High is a public middle school located in Dearborn, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school is part of the North Platte County R-I school district, which is ranked 54 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Platte Junior High has consistently ranked in the top half of Missouri middle schools, with a ranking between 101-168 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages, with some notable exceptions. In 8th grade Math, North Platte Junior High's proficiency rate is significantly lower than the state and district averages (14% vs. 30.6% and 14%, respectively, in 2023-2024). However, in Algebra I, the school's proficiency rate is significantly higher than the state and district averages (90.3% vs. 41.5% and 59.9%, respectively, in 2023-2024). Compared to nearby schools, North Platte Junior High generally performs better than Robidoux Middle and Clinton County R-III Middle, but lags behind the higher-performing schools like New Mark Middle, Smithville Middle, and Platte City Middle.

North Platte Junior High has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (27.74% in 2022-2023), which is lower than the nearby Robidoux Middle (99.23%) and Truman Middle (99.38%). The school's student population is predominantly White, and North Platte Junior High has performed particularly well for its low-income students, ranking in the top 30-54 out of 422-482 Missouri middle schools in 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. While the school has experienced a slight increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 10.2% in 2022-2023 to 13.9% in 2023-2024, its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 12.8 to 14.7 over the past few years.

Detail:

Public 6-8

212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439-9400

(816) 450-3350

District: North Platte County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
168^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,380

Students who attend North Platte Junior High usually attend:

High:

North Platte High

Feeder schools for North Platte Junior High:

Elementary:	North Platte Elementary
	North Platte Intermediate

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 137

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Asian:

1.5%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Platte Junior High ranks better than 62.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.17. (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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Platte Junior High is $11,380.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Platte Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Platte Junior High 168^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See North Platte Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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North Platte County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks North Platte County R-I 54^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Platte Junior High

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Rank History for all students at North Platte Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	65.62	143^rd	619	76.9%
2007	83.26	41^st	624	93.4%
2008	79.30	59^th	624	90.5%
2009	81.01	54^th	601	91.0%
2010	86.47	34^th	614	94.5%
2011	89.77	23^rd	625	96.3%
2012	87.94	24^th	623	96.1%
2013	88.44	14^th	649	97.8%
2014	76.88	82^nd	633	87.0%
2015	73.75	104^th	585	82.2%
2016	74.99	82^nd	435	81.1%
2017	77.76	73^rd	568	87.1%
2018	69.73	115^th	552	79.2%
2019	73.21	101^st	587	82.8%
2021	65.88	132^nd	454	70.9%
2022	59.92	163^rd	459	64.5%
2023	63.86	143^rd	459	68.8%
2024	59.17	168^th	451	62.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Platte Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	73.81	54^th	422	87.2%
2019	82.17	30^th	482	93.8%

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Rank History for White students at North Platte Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	64.67	124^th	479	74.1%
2019	65.12	127^th	527	75.9%
2021	53.82	155^th	376	58.8%
2022	52.78	156^th	381	59.1%
2023	55.80	148^th	385	61.6%
2024	49.52	179^th	379	52.8%

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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 North Platte Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	125	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	127
1999	133	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	135
2000	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	100
2001	90	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	91
2002	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
2003	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
2004	135	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	137
2005	123	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	125
2006	114	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	117
2007	122	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	127
2008	100	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	105
2009	103	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	108
2010	105	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	110
2011	109	1	0	3	1	0	0	114
2012	104	1	0	3	1	0	0	109
2013	85	1	0	2	0	0	0	88
2014	87	1	0	1	0	0	0	89
2015	87	0	0	3	0	0	1	91
2016	67	0	0	3	0	0	2	72
2017	135	0	0	2	1	0	2	140
2018	138	0	1	3	1	0	1	144
2019	152	1	1	3	2	0	3	162
2020	137	4	1	3	1	0	3	149
2021	140	5	0	1	1	0	3	150
2022	143	4	2	2	0	0	1	152
2023	131	1	2	2	0	0	1	137

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 North Platte Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	127	10.0	12.7	9.4
1999	135	10.4	13.0	14.1
2000	100	9.6	10.4	12
2001	91	9.6	9.5	7.7
2002	131	9.6	13.6	17.6
2003	131	9.6	13.6	17.6
2004	137	9.3	14.7	16.8
2005	125	9.2	13.6	15.2
2006	117	8.7	13.4	16.2
2007	127	8.2	15.5	19.7
2008	105	10.0	10.5	19
2009	108	9.6	11.2	23.1
2010	110	9.6	11.3	27.3
2011	114	9.2	12.3	23.7
2012	109	8.8	12.3	22
2013	88	8.4	10.4	28.4
2014	89	8.7	10.2	30.3
2015	91	9.0	10.1	35.2
2016	72	8.0	9.0	26.4
2017	140	9.3	14.9	25
2018	144	9.3	15.4	27.8
2019	162	9.9	16.2	30.9
2020	149	10.2	14.4	26.8
2021	150	10.1	14.7	26
2022	152	10.3	14.7	25
2023	137	10.7	12.8	27.7

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 North Platte Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	127	10.0	12.7	9.4
1999	135	10.4	13.0	14.1
2000	100	9.6	10.4	12
2001	91	9.6	9.5	7.7
2002	131	9.6	13.6	17.6
2003	131	9.6	13.6	17.6
2004	137	9.3	14.7	16.8
2005	125	9.2	13.6	15.2
2006	117	8.7	13.4	16.2
2007	127	8.2	15.5	19.7
2008	105	10.0	10.5	19
2009	108	9.6	11.2	23.1
2010	110	9.6	11.3	27.3
2011	114	9.2	12.3	23.7
2012	109	8.8	12.3	22
2013	88	8.4	10.4	28.4
2014	89	8.7	10.2	30.3
2015	91	9.0	10.1	35.2
2016	72	8.0	9.0	26.4
2017	140	9.3	14.9	25
2018	144	9.3	15.4	27.8
2019	162	9.9	16.2	30.9
2020	149	10.2	14.4	26.8
2021	150	10.1	14.7	26
2022	152	10.3	14.7	25
2023	137	10.7	12.8	27.7

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 North Platte Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$14 (0.2%)	$9,143 (99.8%)	$9,158
2020	$345 (3.5%)	$9,632 (96.5%)	$9,978
2021	$387 (3.6%)	$10,297 (96.4%)	$10,683
2022	$640 (5.6%)	$10,740 (94.4%)	$11,380

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Platte Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 101^st of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 143^rd of 459 Middle schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (North Platte Junior High)	43.2	52.9	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Platte County R-I)	43.2	52.9	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Platte Junior High)	43.5	46.4	2.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Platte County R-I)	43.5	46.4	2.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Platte Junior High)	45.7	39.3	6.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Platte County R-I)	45.7	39.3	6.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (North Platte Junior High)	55.4	36.8	18.6%
8th Grade Science (North Platte County R-I)	55.4	36.8	18.6%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.7	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	162	137	15.4%
African American	1	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	152	131	13.8%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.9%	27.7%	3.1%

Schools Near North Platte Junior High

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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 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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
North Platte Junior High	Public	6-8	212 W Sixth St	Dearborn	64439	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 450-3350	137	11	12.8	27.7%	131 (95.6%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.5%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	59.2	168^th of 451 public middle schools	62.7%		63.9	143^rd of 459 public middle schools	68.8%	25	44.1	26.4	14.0	47.2	40.8	36.7	49.0	90.3	$11,380	$640	$10,740
West Platte Middle	Public	6-8	935 Washington St.	Weston	64098	Platte County	West Platte County R-II	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 640-2292	156	13	11.8	12.8%	137 (87.8%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.8%)	97.3	9^th of 451 public middle schools	98.0%					(n/a)	79.1	87.0			56.0				$14,316	$522	$13,794
Platte City Middle	Public	6-8	900 Pirate Dr	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 858-2036	686	46	14.9	20.3%	561 (81.8%)	22 (3.2%)	49 (7.1%)	13 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	33 (4.8%)	79.2	71^st of 451 public middle schools	84.3%		85	44^th of 459 public middle schools	90.4%	27	52.8	52.0	46.5	35.9	48.6	50.1	55.5	92.0	$10,218	$199	$10,020
Spring Garden Middle	Public	6-8	5802 S 22nd	Saint Joseph	64503	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4380	474	31	15.4	99.4%	346 (73.0%)	16 (3.4%)	55 (11.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.1%)	42 (8.9%)	32.5	310^th of 451 public middle schools	31.3%		27.2	343^rd of 459 public middle schools	25.3%	33	27.9	40.9	15.5	21.8	20.2	29.2	33.1		$10,743	$352	$10,391
Smithville Middle	Public	7-8	675 S Commercial Ave	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-1122	406	30	13.4	14.5%	373 (91.9%)	4 (1.0%)	20 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	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
East Buchanan Middle	Public	6-8	301 County Park Rd N	Easton	64443	Buchanan County	East Buchanan County C-1	No	No	No	No	(816) 473-2451	172	12	13.8	25.6%	163 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	79	72^nd of 451 public middle schools	84.0%		75.2	81^st of 459 public middle schools	82.4%	9	46.4		31.4	59.9	44.7		61.8	86.9	$11,858	$524	$11,335
Truman Middle	Public	7-8	3227 Olive	Saint Joseph	64507	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4400	482	33	14.5	99.4%	322 (66.8%)	32 (6.6%)	65 (13.5%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.9%)	49 (10.2%)	19.9	375^th of 451 public middle schools	16.9%		28.1	338^th of 459 public middle schools	26.4%	37		16.0	11.5	24.6		18.6	29.2	92.8	$12,180	$717	$11,463
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	150	11	13.2	41.3%	120 (80.0%)	5 (3.3%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (12.7%)	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
Bode Middle	Public	7-8	720 N Noyes Blvd	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4050	486	31	15.8	44.7%	279 (57.4%)	34 (7.0%)	69 (14.2%)	24 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	61 (12.6%)	54.5	204^th of 451 public middle schools	54.8%		47.4	242^nd of 459 public middle schools	47.3%	38		34.0	19.3	39.4		43.6	38.5	97.5	$9,875	$363	$9,512
Robidoux Middle	Public	6-8	4212 St Joseph Ave	Saint Joseph	64505	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4350	390	28	13.8	99.2%	267 (68.5%)	25 (6.4%)	47 (12.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.1%)	41 (10.5%)	21	368^th of 451 public middle schools	18.4%		32	326^th of 459 public middle schools	29.0%	42	30.0	20.6	18.4	19.2	15.8	13.1	31.6	76.3	$11,593	$585	$11,008

Frequently Asked Questions about North Platte Junior High

Is North Platte Junior High a good school?

North Platte Junior High ranks 168^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Platte Junior High?

Students at North Platte Junior High are 96% White, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

What district is North Platte Junior High in?

North Platte County R-I

What high school do graduates of North Platte Junior High attend?

Students who attend North Platte Junior High usually go on to attend North Platte High

How many students attend North Platte Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 137 students attended North Platte Junior High.

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