Clinton County R-III Middle

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Clinton County R-III Middle ranks 253 rd of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clinton County R-III Middle is a public middle school located in Plattsburg, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 150 students. The school is part of the Clinton County R-III District, which is ranked 172 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clinton County R-III Middle faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 11% to 35.4% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state and nearby school averages, particularly in Mathematics, with only 20.8% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 44.4%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 28.06% to 41.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Lawson Middle and East Buchanan Middle, Clinton County R-III Middle generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic status. The school's performance has also declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and star rating from SchoolDigger. Targeted interventions and support, as well as increased funding and resources, may be necessary to improve the school's performance and provide a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

800 W Frost St
Plattsburg, MO 64477-0287

(816) 539-3920

District: Clinton County R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
253^rd of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,566

Students who attend Clinton County R-III Middle usually attend:

High:

Plattsburg High

Feeder schools for Clinton County R-III Middle:

Elementary:

Ellis Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 157

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.8%

Two or more races:

10.8%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clinton County R-III Middle ranks worse than 56.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.63. (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 (82.8%), two or more races (10.8%), Hispanic (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clinton County R-III Middle is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Clinton County R-III Middle employs 10.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clinton County R-III Middle is $9,566.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clinton County R-III Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton County R-III Middle 253^rd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Clinton County R-III Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Clinton County R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton County R-III 172^nd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clinton County R-III Middle

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Rank History for all students at Clinton County R-III Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	51.83	272^nd	619	56.1%
2007	56.83	248^th	624	60.3%
2008	48.80	355^th	624	43.1%
2009	63.07	195^th	601	67.6%
2010	61.06	230^th	614	62.5%
2011	44.57	398^th	625	36.3%
2012	58.02	267^th	623	57.1%
2013	61.77	223^rd	649	65.6%
2014	70.32	150^th	633	76.3%
2015	73.42	107^th	585	81.7%
2016	58.74	168^th	435	61.4%
2017	31.35	434^th	568	23.6%
2018	46.94	294^th	552	46.7%
2019	39.48	369^th	587	37.1%
2021	35.96	303^rd	454	33.3%
2022	15.68	399^th	459	13.1%
2023	45.67	255^th	459	44.4%
2024	43.63	253^rd	451	43.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clinton County R-III Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	45.60	220^th	422	47.9%
2019	34.21	350^th	482	27.4%
2021	15.61	342^nd	371	7.8%
2023	30.89	301^st	382	21.2%
2024	27.44	311^th	378	17.7%

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Rank History for White students at Clinton County R-III Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	43.22	261^st	479	45.5%
2019	36.79	334^th	527	36.6%
2021	29.22	281^st	376	25.3%
2022	11.85	353^rd	381	7.3%
2023	33.81	264^th	385	31.4%
2024	45.33	200^th	379	47.2%

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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 Clinton County R-III Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	227	20	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
1996	227	20	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
1997	177	22	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	200
1998	196	26	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	225
1999	187	25	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	213
2000	183	19	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	205
2001	187	14	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	203
2002	193	17	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	212
2003	193	17	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	212
2004	190	13	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	209
2005	177	12	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	196
2006	180	7	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	191
2007	225	22	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	253
2008	243	23	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	274
2009	239	21	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	267
2010	240	20	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	265
2011	176	14	1	4	0	0	0	195
2012	156	17	1	6	0	0	1	181
2013	138	15	1	8	1	0	3	166
2014	140	16	1	5	0	0	3	165
2015	137	13	1	4	0	0	4	159
2016	140	12	1	2	0	0	3	158
2017	116	8	1	3	1	0	5	134
2018	126	11	0	3	2	0	8	150
2019	129	8	1	2	2	0	9	151
2020	122	3	3	1	0	1	16	146
2021	104	3	1	3	0	2	21	134
2022	108	3	1	3	0	2	22	139
2023	120	5	0	5	0	1	19	150
2024	130	3	3	4	0	0	17	157

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 Clinton County R-III Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	247	18.3	13.5	n/a
1996	247	18.3	13.5	n/a
1997	200	13.9	14.4	19.5
1998	225	15.6	14.4	21.3
1999	213	14.8	14.4	22.5
2000	205	14.2	14.4	25.9
2001	203	16.2	12.5	25.1
2002	212	18.0	11.8	23.6
2003	212	18.0	11.8	23.6
2004	209	15.3	13.7	29.7
2005	196	15.0	13.1	21.4
2006	191	15.4	12.4	36.6
2007	253	17.3	14.6	25.3
2008	274	20.1	13.6	30.7
2009	267	19.0	14.0	0
2010	265	20.1	13.1	25.7
2011	195	16.3	11.9	30.3
2012	181	15.0	12.0	29.8
2013	166	13.3	12.4	0
2014	165	12.4	13.2	42.4
2015	159	14.0	11.3	44
2016	158	13.0	12.1	41.8
2017	134	11.9	11.1	47.8
2018	150	11.2	13.3	47.3
2019	151	11.5	13.1	44.4
2020	146	12.3	11.8	32.2
2021	134	11.6	11.5	36.6
2022	139	11.1	12.5	28.1
2023	150	11.3	13.2	41.3
2024	157	10.9	14.3	42.7

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 Clinton County R-III Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	247	18.3	13.5	n/a
1996	247	18.3	13.5	n/a
1997	200	13.9	14.4	19.5
1998	225	15.6	14.4	21.3
1999	213	14.8	14.4	22.5
2000	205	14.2	14.4	25.9
2001	203	16.2	12.5	25.1
2002	212	18.0	11.8	23.6
2003	212	18.0	11.8	23.6
2004	209	15.3	13.7	29.7
2005	196	15.0	13.1	21.4
2006	191	15.4	12.4	36.6
2007	253	17.3	14.6	25.3
2008	274	20.1	13.6	30.7
2009	267	19.0	14.0	0
2010	265	20.1	13.1	25.7
2011	195	16.3	11.9	30.3
2012	181	15.0	12.0	29.8
2013	166	13.3	12.4	0
2014	165	12.4	13.2	42.4
2015	159	14.0	11.3	44
2016	158	13.0	12.1	41.8
2017	134	11.9	11.1	47.8
2018	150	11.2	13.3	47.3
2019	151	11.5	13.1	44.4
2020	146	12.3	11.8	32.2
2021	134	11.6	11.5	36.6
2022	139	11.1	12.5	28.1
2023	150	11.3	13.2	41.3
2024	157	10.9	14.3	42.7

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 Clinton County R-III Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$376 (4.8%)	$7,539 (95.2%)	$7,915
2020	$349 (4.2%)	$7,978 (95.8%)	$8,327
2021	$640 (7.0%)	$8,505 (93.0%)	$9,145
2022	$629 (6.6%)	$8,937 (93.4%)	$9,566

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clinton County R-III Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 369^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 255^th of 459 Middle schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Clinton County R-III Middle)	27.3	17.4	9.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Clinton County R-III)	27.3	17.4	9.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton County R-III Middle)	41.9	36.9	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton County R-III)	41.9	36.9	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clinton County R-III Middle)	31.4	27.6	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Clinton County R-III)	31.4	27.6	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton County R-III Middle)	35.3	36.2	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton County R-III)	35.3	36.2	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Clinton County R-III Middle)	41.1	41.3	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Clinton County R-III)	41.1	41.3	0.2%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton County R-III Middle)	46.2	38.3	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton County R-III)	46.2	38.3	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	151	150	0.7%
African American	8	5	37.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	129	120	7%
Two or More Races	9	19	111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.4%	41.3%	3%

Schools Near Clinton County R-III Middle

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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
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	157	11	14.3	42.7%	130 (82.8%)	3 (1.9%)	4 (2.5%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.8%)	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
Lathrop Middle School	Public	6-8	612 Center St	Lathrop	64465	Clinton County	Lathrop R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 710-6115	206	16	12.9	29.6%	194 (94.2%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	62.1	150^th of 451 public middle schools	66.7%		63.3	147^th of 459 public middle schools	68.0%	3		38.0	49.1	37.4		44.9		28.1	39.2	45.0		$11,444	$491	$10,952
Kearney Middle	Public	6-7	200 E 5th St	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4115	558	43	12.8	19.4%	490 (87.8%)	6 (1.1%)	30 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.8%)	87.9	36^th of 451 public middle schools	92.0%		90	29^th of 459 public middle schools	93.7%	7		66.3	68.0					46.2	46.6			$12,286	$413	$11,873
Smithville Middle	Public	7-8	675 S Commercial Ave	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-1122	399	32	12.6	15.8%	370 (92.7%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	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	169	14	12.0	21.9%	161 (95.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	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
Lawson Middle	Public	5-8	602 Bob Gill Dr	Lawson	64062	Ray County	Lawson R-XIV	No	No	No	No	(816) 580-7279	352	24	14.4	29.0%	339 (96.3%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	66.9	124^th of 451 public middle schools	72.5%		59.3	172^nd of 459 public middle schools	62.5%	48	35.3	53.3	29.5	36.1	56.1	57.7	37.4	36.9	43.8	43.3		$9,657	$986	$8,671
Cameron Veterans Middle	Public	6-8	1015 S. Park	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Cameron R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 882-1041	319	27	12.0	42.3%	297 (93.1%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	59	172^nd of 451 public middle schools	61.9%		60	168^th of 459 public middle schools	63.4%	4		50.4	31.8	28.1		48.0		36.0	34.4	43.3		$11,076	$247	$10,829
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	138	11	12.6	27.5%	131 (94.9%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	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
Excelsior Springs Middle	Public	6-8	701 Crown Hill Rd	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	No	(816) 630-9230	596	42	14.1	52.9%	516 (86.6%)	11 (1.8%)	36 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	44	252^nd of 451 public middle schools	44.1%		48.9	234^th of 459 public middle schools	49.0%	18		25.5	34.5	6.2		37.6		28.8	38.3	39.5	43.5	$11,106	$537	$10,569

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton County R-III Middle

Is Clinton County R-III Middle a good school?

Clinton County R-III Middle ranks 253^rd of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Clinton County R-III Middle?

Students at Clinton County R-III Middle are 83% White, 11% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Clinton County R-III Middle attend?

Students who attend Clinton County R-III Middle usually go on to attend Plattsburg High

How many students attend Clinton County R-III Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 157 students attended Clinton County R-III Middle.

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