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Palmyra Middle

Summary:

Palmyra Middle is a public middle school in Palmyra, Missouri, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 340 students. The school is part of the Palmyra R-I School District, which is ranked 136 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmyra Middle has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.59%) compared to the nearby schools, such as Mark Twain Junior High, Monroe City Middle, and Hannibal Middle, which have more diverse student populations. The school's test scores in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in 8th grade, with an 8th grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 12.8% compared to the state average of 30%. However, Palmyra Middle has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 and a lower free and reduced lunch rate of 36.76% compared to the nearby schools.

Palmyra Middle's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 62 out of 435 Missouri middle schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 243 out of 459 in 2022-2023, suggesting a need to address the school's academic performance. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as white students and low socioeconomic status students, is also declining, with rankings in the bottom third of Missouri middle schools. However, Palmyra Middle's Algebra I proficiency rate for the 2021-2022 school year was 84.2%, significantly higher than the district (32.6%) and state (41.9%) averages, indicating the school may be doing well in advanced math courses.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 600 W Line St
       Palmyra, MO  63461-0150

(573) 769-2174

District: Palmyra R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
243rd of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,640 Help


Students who attend Palmyra Middle usually attend:

High:    Palmyra High

Feeder schools for Palmyra Middle:

Elementary:    Palmyra Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  340

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palmyra Middle ranks worse than 52.9% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.38. (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 (90.6%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmyra Middle is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmyra Middle is $8,640.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Palmyra Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra Middle 243rd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Palmyra Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Palmyra R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra R-I 136th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palmyra Middle

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Rank History for all students at Palmyra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 71.91 100th 619 83.8%
2007 59.96 209th 624 66.5%
2008 71.20 111th 624 82.2%
2009 66.39 167th 601 72.2%
2010 71.54 128th 614 79.2%
2011 65.88 186th 625 70.2%
2012 61.48 229th 623 63.2%
2013 56.66 273rd 649 57.9%
2014 69.85 153rd 633 75.8%
2015 70.36 132nd 585 77.4%
2016 79.95 62nd 435 85.7%
2017 60.58 195th 568 65.7%
2018 58.46 204th 552 63.0%
2019 36.11 400th 587 31.9%
2021 37.82 290th 454 36.1%
2022 38.10 295th 459 35.7%
2023 47.38 243rd 459 47.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palmyra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.50 166th 422 60.7%
2019 23.34 421st 482 12.7%
2021 42.74 223rd 371 39.9%
2022 45.89 195th 365 46.6%
2023 42.03 225th 382 41.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Palmyra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.14 46th 162 71.6%
2019 63.06 59th 204 71.1%
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Rank History for White students at Palmyra Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.63 224th 479 53.2%
2019 25.35 429th 527 18.6%
2021 25.30 306th 376 18.6%
2022 22.79 316th 381 17.1%
2023 40.48 225th 385 41.6%
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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 Palmyra 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 338 338
1992 344 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1993 358 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1994 377 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 375 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 375 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 358 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1998 333 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1999 361 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 350 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2001 334 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2002 338 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2003 338 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2004 338 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2005 340 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2006 326 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 348 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2008 343 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2009 359 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2010 354 9 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2011 348 5 2 5 0 0 9 0 369
2012 341 7 2 4 0 1 7 0 362
2013 351 5 2 5 0 1 8 0 372
2014 333 4 1 4 0 0 10 0 352
2015 319 7 2 3 0 0 6 0 337
2016 315 4 2 4 0 0 5 0 330
2017 330 5 2 2 0 0 13 0 352
2018 357 2 2 3 0 0 15 0 379
2019 353 1 0 4 0 0 12 0 370
2020 329 1 1 7 0 0 16 0 354
2021 293 2 1 12 0 0 13 0 321
2022 299 6 1 12 0 0 13 0 331
2023 308 5 1 13 0 0 13 0 340

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 Palmyra Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 338 20.7 16.3 n/a
1992 346 22.4 15.4 n/a
1993 364 20.5 17.8 n/a
1994 381 21.3 17.9 0
1995 378 21.7 17.4 n/a
1996 378 21.7 17.4 n/a
1997 362 22.5 16.1 14.1
1998 337 22.9 14.7 14.5
1999 365 24.2 15.1 20
2000 355 26.4 13.4 20.6
2001 336 26.9 12.5 21.4
2002 347 27.2 12.8 29.1
2003 347 27.2 12.8 29.1
2004 344 26.9 12.8 30.2
2005 349 26.5 13.2 29.2
2006 334 26.6 12.6 26.6
2007 360 25.6 14.1 24.4
2008 353 26.5 13.3 29.5
2009 366 23.7 15.4 29.8
2010 367 24.3 15.0 31.6
2011 369 24.8 14.8 35
2012 362 24.2 14.9 36.5
2013 372 26.1 14.2 34.1
2014 352 25.7 13.6 36.4
2015 337 25.0 13.4 36.8
2016 330 26.0 12.6 33.3
2017 352 26.6 13.2 34.1
2018 379 26.0 14.5 34
2019 370 27.9 13.2 33.5
2020 354 27.6 12.7 33.6
2021 321 28.2 11.3 36.4
2022 331 27.0 12.2 36.9
2023 340 26.9 12.6 36.8

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 Palmyra Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 338 20.7 16.3 n/a
1992 346 22.4 15.4 n/a
1993 364 20.5 17.8 n/a
1994 381 21.3 17.9 0
1995 378 21.7 17.4 n/a
1996 378 21.7 17.4 n/a
1997 362 22.5 16.1 14.1
1998 337 22.9 14.7 14.5
1999 365 24.2 15.1 20
2000 355 26.4 13.4 20.6
2001 336 26.9 12.5 21.4
2002 347 27.2 12.8 29.1
2003 347 27.2 12.8 29.1
2004 344 26.9 12.8 30.2
2005 349 26.5 13.2 29.2
2006 334 26.6 12.6 26.6
2007 360 25.6 14.1 24.4
2008 353 26.5 13.3 29.5
2009 366 23.7 15.4 29.8
2010 367 24.3 15.0 31.6
2011 369 24.8 14.8 35
2012 362 24.2 14.9 36.5
2013 372 26.1 14.2 34.1
2014 352 25.7 13.6 36.4
2015 337 25.0 13.4 36.8
2016 330 26.0 12.6 33.3
2017 352 26.6 13.2 34.1
2018 379 26.0 14.5 34
2019 370 27.9 13.2 33.5
2020 354 27.6 12.7 33.6
2021 321 28.2 11.3 36.4
2022 331 27.0 12.2 36.9
2023 340 26.9 12.6 36.8

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 Palmyra Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $260 (3.3%) $7,659 (96.7%) $7,919
2020 $668 (8.2%) $7,511 (91.8%) $8,178
2021 $2,106 (22.8%) $7,151 (77.3%) $9,256
2022 $2,739 (31.7%) $5,901 (68.3%) $8,640

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmyra Middle

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 400th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 243rd of 459 Middle schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra Middle)28.242
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra R-I)28.242
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Palmyra Middle)39.740
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Palmyra R-I)39.740
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palmyra Middle)38.540
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palmyra R-I)38.540
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra Middle)37.742.9
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra R-I)37.742.9
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palmyra Middle)36.640.7
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Palmyra R-I)36.640.7
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra Middle)25.941.1
 15.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra R-I)25.941.1
 15.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palmyra Middle)37.532.9
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Palmyra R-I)37.532.9
 4.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Palmyra Middle)42.419.7
 22.7%
   8th Grade Science (Palmyra R-I)42.419.7
 22.7%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palmyra Middle)39.235.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Palmyra R-I)39.235.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Palmyra Middle)10084.2
 15.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Palmyra R-I)50.632.6
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students370340
 8.1%
African American15
 400%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic413
 225%
Pacific Islander00
White353308
 12.7%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%36.8%
 3.3%

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Students at Palmyra Middle are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Palmyra Middle usually go on to attend Palmyra High

Palmyra Middle ranks 243rd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Palmyra Middle.


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