Meadow Heights Middle School

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Meadow Heights Middle School ranks 301 st of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Meadow Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Patton, Missouri, serving 106 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Meadow Heights R-II school district, which is ranked 197 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meadow Heights Middle School faces significant challenges, with academic performance consistently underperforming compared to the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.3% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.4%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.3% to 15.5% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 51.89% to 60.98% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Jackson Middle, Russell Hawkins Junior High, Kelly A Burlison Middle School, and Woodland Middle, Meadow Heights Middle School generally underperforms on academic measures. The school's performance has also declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 305 out of 454 Missouri middle schools in the 2020-2021 school year to 301 out of 451 in the 2023-2024 school year.

Detail:

Public 6-8

14571 State Highway 72
Patton, MO 63662-9742

(573) 866-2924

District: Meadow Heights R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
301^st of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,041

Students who attend Meadow Heights Middle School usually attend:

High:

Meadow Heights High

Feeder schools for Meadow Heights Middle School:

Elementary:

Meadow Heights Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 122

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.4%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meadow Heights Middle School ranks worse than 66.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.22. (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 (98.4%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Heights Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Meadow Heights Middle School employs 8.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Heights Middle School is $8,041.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meadow Heights Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Heights Middle School 301^st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Meadow Heights Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Meadow Heights R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Meadow Heights R-II 197^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meadow Heights Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Meadow Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	35.78	305^th	454	32.8%
2022	28.73	342^nd	459	25.5%
2023	23.37	364^th	459	20.7%
2024	35.22	301^st	451	33.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meadow Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	45.03	270^th	482	44.0%
2021	40.54	243^rd	371	34.5%
2022	36.99	247^th	365	32.3%
2023	15.85	347^th	382	9.2%
2024	31.87	293^rd	378	22.5%

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Rank History for White students at Meadow Heights Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	18.73	479^th	527	9.1%
2021	26.10	299^th	376	20.5%
2022	19.86	327^th	381	14.2%
2023	14.92	349^th	385	9.4%
2024	26.32	297^th	379	21.6%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Meadow Heights Middle School

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Year	White	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	142	0	2	144
2021	119	2	2	123
2022	116	1	4	121
2023	104	0	2	106
2024	120	0	2	122

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 Meadow Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	144	8.7	16.3	59
2021	123	8.4	14.5	61
2022	121	8.3	14.4	53.7
2023	106	7.8	13.5	51.9
2024	122	8.6	14.1	52.5

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 Meadow Heights Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	144	8.7	16.3	59
2021	123	8.4	14.5	61
2022	121	8.3	14.4	53.7
2023	106	7.8	13.5	51.9
2024	122	8.6	14.1	52.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadow Heights Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$414 (6.0%)	$6,441 (94.0%)	$6,855
2020	$371 (5.5%)	$6,364 (94.5%)	$6,735
2021	$2,014 (24.6%)	$6,167 (75.4%)	$8,181
2022	$1,906 (23.7%)	$6,134 (76.3%)	$8,041

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Heights Middle School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights Middle School)	23.7	16.7	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights R-II)	23.7	16.7	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Heights Middle School)	27.2	20	7.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Heights R-II)	27.2	20	7.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights Middle School)	30.9	15.1	15.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights R-II)	30.9	15.1	15.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Heights Middle School)	26.2	35.9	9.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Heights R-II)	26.2	35.9	9.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights Middle School)	24.4	4.3	20.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Meadow Heights R-II)	24.4	4.3	20.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Meadow Heights Middle School)	41.5	13	28.5%
8th Grade Science (Meadow Heights R-II)	41.5	13	28.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Heights Middle School)	43.9	46.3	2.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meadow Heights R-II)	43.9	46.3	2.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.5	4.8%

Schools Near Meadow Heights 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
Meadow Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	14571 State Highway 72	Patton	63662	Bollinger County	Meadow Heights R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 866-2924	122	9	14.1	52.5%	120 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	35.2	301^st of 451 public middle schools	33.3%		23.4	364^th of 459 public middle schools	20.7%	63		16.3		24.2		35.1		19.0				$8,041	$1,906	$6,134
Woodland Middle	Public	5-8	18729 Jackal Drive	Marble Hill	63764	Bollinger County	Woodland R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 238-2656	258	19	13.5	66.3%	251 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	57.7	184^th of 451 public middle schools	59.2%		62.7	152^nd of 459 public middle schools	66.9%	32	30.3	36.8	36.9	49.1	35.7	31.7	37.4	29.6	44.6	39.0		$9,377	$1,465	$7,912
Perry County Middle	Public	6-8	326 College St	Perryville	63775	Perry County	Perry County 32	No	No	No	No	(573) 547-7500	439	35	12.6	54.7%	384 (87.5%)	8 (1.8%)	36 (8.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	48	233^rd of 451 public middle schools	48.3%		50.3	225^th of 459 public middle schools	51.0%	8		37.4	42.0	11.0		30.4		28.5	43.5	36.8	81.8	$9,738	$607	$9,131
Kelly A Burlison Middle School	Public	6-8	825 Highway 72 East	Fredericktown	63645	Madison County	Fredericktown R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 783-6555	433	30	14.3	55.4%	404 (93.3%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	53.6	209^th of 451 public middle schools	53.7%		40.2	285^th of 459 public middle schools	37.9%	76		45.0	45.1	22.2		25.7		33.7	43.6	38.3		$8,849	$1,692	$7,156
Jackson Middle	Public	5-6	1651 W Independence St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9543	852	41	20.9	40.4%	761 (89.3%)	20 (2.3%)	25 (2.9%)	11 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.6%)	27 (3.2%)								(n/a)	47.1	59.1			47.5		51.4	43.0				$10,371	$589	$9,783
Russell Hawkins Junior High	Public	7-8	210 N West Ln	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9533	841	56	14.9	39.2%	744 (88.5%)	16 (1.9%)	36 (4.3%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.7%)	80.8	60^th of 451 public middle schools	86.7%		78.6	67^th of 459 public middle schools	85.4%	7			49.0	49.6		50.1			46.5	48.3	96.8	$9,664	$618	$9,047

Frequently Asked Questions about Meadow Heights Middle School

What district is Meadow Heights Middle School in?

Meadow Heights R-II

How many students attend Meadow Heights Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 122 students attended Meadow Heights Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Meadow Heights Middle School attend?

Students who attend Meadow Heights Middle School usually go on to attend Meadow Heights High

What is the racial makeup of Meadow Heights Middle School?

Students at Meadow Heights Middle School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is Meadow Heights Middle School a good school?

Meadow Heights Middle School ranks 301^st of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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