Polo Middle

Public 5-8

300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671-9352

(660) 354-2200

District: Polo R-Vii

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,646

Students who attend Polo Middle usually attend:

High:

Polo High

Feeder schools for Polo Middle:

Elementary:

Polo Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 107

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Asian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Polo Middle is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.43. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), two or more races (2.8%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Polo Middle is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Polo Middle employs 10.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Polo Middle is $9,646.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Polo Middle

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Rank History for all students at Polo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	48.62	313^th	619	49.4%
2007	50.19	341^st	624	45.4%
2008	41.01	449^th	624	28.0%
2009	53.78	293^rd	601	51.2%
2010	54.70	305^th	614	50.3%
2011	53.76	310^th	625	50.4%
2012	44.64	393^rd	623	36.9%
2013	33.84	515^th	649	20.6%
2014	37.23	461^st	633	27.2%
2015	61.48	190^th	585	67.5%
2016	47.17	247^th	435	43.2%
2017	58.84	217^th	568	61.8%
2018	45.48	308^th	552	44.2%
2019	63.43	178^th	587	69.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Polo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	47.24	208^th	422	50.7%
2019	60.83	139^th	482	71.2%

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Rank History for White students at Polo Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	38.33	303^rd	479	36.7%
2019	54.03	203^rd	527	61.5%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Polo Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	87	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	88
1995	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
1996	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	76
1997	80	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	80
1998	71	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	71
1999	92	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	92
2000	95	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	95
2001	141	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	142
2002	126	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	128
2003	126	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	128
2004	118	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	118
2005	114	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	114
2006	120	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	123
2007	112	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
2008	113	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
2009	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2010	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2011	109	0	0	0	0	0	0	109
2012	104	0	0	0	0	0	0	104
2013	108	0	0	2	1	0	0	111
2014	116	0	0	3	1	0	0	120
2015	118	2	0	2	2	0	0	124
2016	139	2	2	3	0	0	0	146
2017	132	2	2	1	1	0	0	138
2018	104	3	3	2	1	0	0	113
2019	118	3	3	2	0	0	0	126
2020	112	1	2	1	0	0	0	116
2021	86	0	1	0	0	0	1	88
2022	114	0	1	0	0	0	2	117
2023	102	0	1	0	1	0	3	107

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 Polo Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	88	3.7	23.8	0
1995	76	3.7	20.5	n/a
1996	76	3.7	20.5	n/a
1997	80	3.9	20.5	22.5
1998	71	4.3	16.5	29.6
1999	92	4.9	18.8	35.9
2000	95	5.9	16.1	37.9
2001	142	9.9	14.3	35.2
2002	128	10.1	12.7	37.5
2003	128	10.1	12.7	37.5
2004	118	5.2	22.7	31.4
2005	114	7.1	16.1	37.7
2006	123	6.6	18.6	42.3
2007	112	5.6	20.0	41.1
2008	113	8.7	13.0	36.3
2009	108	8.6	12.5	42.6
2010	108	8.7	12.3	53.7
2011	109	8.9	12.2	60.6
2012	104	9.0	11.4	63.5
2013	111	8.7	12.7	59.5
2014	120	9.3	12.8	62.5
2015	124	11.0	11.2	60.5
2016	146	10.0	14.6	52.7
2017	138	10.4	13.2	50.7
2018	113	10.7	10.5	44.2
2019	126	9.8	12.7	61.1
2020	116	9.5	12.1	56
2021	88	9.7	9.0	40.9
2022	117	10.4	11.1	42.7
2023	107	10.9	9.7	38.3

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 Polo Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	88	3.7	23.8	0
1995	76	3.7	20.5	n/a
1996	76	3.7	20.5	n/a
1997	80	3.9	20.5	22.5
1998	71	4.3	16.5	29.6
1999	92	4.9	18.8	35.9
2000	95	5.9	16.1	37.9
2001	142	9.9	14.3	35.2
2002	128	10.1	12.7	37.5
2003	128	10.1	12.7	37.5
2004	118	5.2	22.7	31.4
2005	114	7.1	16.1	37.7
2006	123	6.6	18.6	42.3
2007	112	5.6	20.0	41.1
2008	113	8.7	13.0	36.3
2009	108	8.6	12.5	42.6
2010	108	8.7	12.3	53.7
2011	109	8.9	12.2	60.6
2012	104	9.0	11.4	63.5
2013	111	8.7	12.7	59.5
2014	120	9.3	12.8	62.5
2015	124	11.0	11.2	60.5
2016	146	10.0	14.6	52.7
2017	138	10.4	13.2	50.7
2018	113	10.7	10.5	44.2
2019	126	9.8	12.7	61.1
2020	116	9.5	12.1	56
2021	88	9.7	9.0	40.9
2022	117	10.4	11.1	42.7
2023	107	10.9	9.7	38.3

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 Polo Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$247 (3.0%)	$7,950 (97.0%)	$8,197
2020	$216 (2.4%)	$8,780 (97.6%)	$8,996
2021	$482 (4.0%)	$11,460 (96.0%)	$11,942
2022	$975 (10.1%)	$8,671 (89.9%)	$9,646

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Polo 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Polo Middle)	42.9	85	42.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Polo R-Vii)	42.9	85	42.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Polo Middle)	30.6	88.9	58.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Polo R-Vii)	30.6	88.9	58.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Polo Middle)	47.2	75	27.8%
8th Grade Science (Polo R-Vii)	47.2	75	27.8%
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	126	107	15.1%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	118	102	13.6%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.1%	38.3%	22.8%

Schools Near Polo Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Polo Middle	Public	5-8	300 W School St	Polo	64671	Caldwell County	Polo R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(660) 354-2200	107	11	9.7	38.3%	102 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)								(n/a)			85.0	88.9								$9,646	$975	$8,671
Lawson Middle	Public	5-8	602 Bob Gill Dr	Lawson	64062	Ray County	Lawson R-XIV	No	No	No	No	(816) 580-7279	337	24	14.3	28.8%	324 (96.1%)	4 (1.2%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.3	172^nd of 459 public middle schools	62.5%		67.7	123^rd of 459 public middle schools	73.2%	49	51.5	41.1	33.8	36.6	71.0	44.4	52.1	40.0	39.5	36.7		$9,657	$986	$8,671
Hamilton Middle	Public	6-8	903 N Davis	Hamilton	64644	Caldwell County	Hamilton R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 583-2173	149	13	11.4	49.7%	134 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	40.9	282^nd of 459 public middle schools	38.6%		49.9	228^th of 459 public middle schools	50.3%	54		35.0	35.7	42.8		36.7		15.0	23.2	26.5		$11,867	$924	$10,943
Lathrop Middle School	Public	6-8	612 Center St	Lathrop	64465	Clinton County	Lathrop R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 710-6115	195	16	12.1	32.3%	177 (90.8%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	63.3	147^th of 459 public middle schools	68.0%		67.7	125^th of 459 public middle schools	72.8%	22		47.4	44.8	33.9		41.4		43.8	37.3	38.5		$11,444	$491	$10,952
Cameron Veterans Middle	Public	6-8	1015 S. Park	Cameron	64429	Clinton County	Cameron R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 882-1041	321	26	12.2	44.5%	296 (92.2%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	60	168^th of 459 public middle schools	63.4%		64.2	140^th of 459 public middle schools	69.5%	28		46.3	38.3	39.4		50.9		35.2	28.4	40.2		$11,076	$247	$10,829
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	576	42	13.7	51.4%	487 (84.5%)	14 (2.4%)	42 (7.3%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	48.9	234^th of 459 public middle schools	49.0%		32.2	327^th of 459 public middle schools	28.8%	93		31.9	38.3	19.8		31.7		35.6	40.3	39.1	90.3	$11,106	$537	$10,569
Richmond Middle	Public	6-8	715 S Wellington St	Richmond	64085	Ray County	Richmond R-XVI	No	No	No	No	(816) 776-5841	359	25	14.3	40.4%	320 (89.1%)	4 (1.1%)	8 (2.2%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.8%)	24	361^st of 459 public middle schools	21.4%		28.6	343^rd of 459 public middle schools	25.3%	18		21.5	16.8	20.2		26.4		32.7	14.4	24.8	73.1	$9,772	$693	$9,079

Frequently Asked Questions about Polo Middle

What district is Polo Middle in?

Polo R-Vii

How many students attend Polo Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 107 students attended Polo Middle.

What high school do graduates of Polo Middle attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Polo Middle?

Students at Polo Middle are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

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