Poplar Bluff Junior High

Summary:

Poplar Bluff Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, with a student population of 782. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, currently ranking 173rd out of 451 Missouri middle schools with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Poplar Bluff Junior High has consistently performed below the state average in most subject areas on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, though it has shown stronger performance in certain areas, such as 8th grade math and Algebra I end-of-course exams. The school has performed relatively well in serving certain student subgroups, such as African American and low socioeconomic status students, as well as its special education and disabled student populations. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates have consistently been higher than the state average, which may be impacting its overall academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, Poplar Bluff Junior High's performance is generally on par with or slightly below its in-district counterpart, Poplar Bluff Middle School, but outperforms the more distant Puxico Junior High and Qulin Middle School, which are in other districts and have lower overall rankings. Addressing the school's chronic absenteeism and effectively utilizing its resources could be key focus areas for improving student learning and achievement at Poplar Bluff Junior High.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 550 N Westwood
       Poplar Bluff, MO  63901-4720


(573) 785-5602

District: Poplar Bluff R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
173rd of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,813 Help


Students who attend Poplar Bluff Junior High usually attend:

High:    Poplar Bluff High

Feeder schools for Poplar Bluff Junior High:

Elementary:    Eugene Field Elementary
    Lake Road Elementary
    Oak Grove Elementary
    O'Neal Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  782

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.9%
African American:
12.0%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Compare Details Poplar Bluff Junior High ranks better than 61.6% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.9. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poplar Bluff Junior High is $9,813.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Poplar Bluff Junior High 173rd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Poplar Bluff Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Poplar Bluff Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Poplar Bluff Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.28 476th 619 23.1%
2007 48.15 360th 624 42.3%
2008 44.97 406th 624 34.9%
2009 45.02 392nd 601 34.8%
2010 44.19 405th 614 34.0%
2011 43.62 404th 625 35.4%
2012 45.57 383rd 623 38.5%
2013 46.77 379th 649 41.6%
2014 32.30 498th 633 21.3%
2015 29.36 459th 585 21.5%
2016 36.27 314th 435 27.8%
2017 33.69 416th 568 26.8%
2018 34.85 392nd 552 29.0%
2019 38.99 375th 587 36.1%
2021 70.60 101st 454 77.8%
2022 57.68 180th 459 60.8%
2023 50.62 224th 459 51.2%
2024 58.90 173rd 451 61.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Poplar Bluff Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.08 29th 45 35.6%
2023 34.52 23rd 44 47.7%
2024 45.37 23rd 51 54.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Poplar Bluff Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.03 73rd 192 62.0%
2024 48.55 86th 194 55.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Poplar Bluff Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.05 261st 422 38.2%
2019 41.44 295th 482 38.8%
2021 80.03 38th 371 89.8%
2022 69.13 71st 365 80.5%
2023 63.47 93rd 382 75.7%
2024 68.40 81st 378 78.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Poplar Bluff Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.47 29th 204 85.8%
2021 89.34 8th 195 95.9%
2022 71.71 31st 187 83.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Poplar Bluff Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.67 54th 104 48.1%
2019 48.84 83rd 121 31.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Poplar Bluff Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.12 77th 149 48.3%
2021 88.82 7th 135 94.8%
2022 68.68 38th 148 74.3%
2023 65.08 44th 153 71.2%
2024 46.95 66th 144 54.2%
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Rank History for White students at Poplar Bluff Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.45 337th 479 29.6%
2019 33.97 367th 527 30.4%
2021 65.74 105th 376 72.1%
2022 52.14 162nd 381 57.5%
2023 47.06 203rd 385 47.3%
2024 55.39 147th 379 61.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Poplar Bluff Junior High

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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 778 778
1992 729 75 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1993 777 90 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 877
1994 779 90 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 879
1995 743 74 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 823
1996 743 74 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 823
1997 773 95 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 881
1998 765 90 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 871
1999 693 93 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 799
2000 679 85 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 774
2001 673 90 8 2 3 n/a n/a 0 776
2002 655 74 5 4 9 n/a n/a 0 747
2003 655 74 5 4 9 n/a n/a 0 747
2004 660 75 2 7 8 n/a n/a 0 752
2005 654 86 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 752
2006 650 82 5 9 4 n/a n/a 0 750
2007 612 87 4 8 6 n/a n/a 0 717
2008 617 93 6 7 5 n/a n/a 0 728
2009 649 95 8 10 5 n/a n/a 0 767
2010 614 86 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 720
2011 621 79 5 12 3 0 0 0 720
2012 647 84 4 12 5 0 0 0 752
2013 694 82 7 16 3 0 1 0 803
2014 697 92 4 10 3 0 7 0 813
2015 663 100 3 13 4 0 11 0 794
2016 641 93 2 15 7 0 14 0 772
2017 654 92 3 22 4 0 17 0 792
2018 660 101 2 18 3 0 22 0 806
2019 625 92 3 18 5 0 23 0 766
2020 654 75 1 18 4 1 39 0 792
2021 634 72 1 26 4 2 55 0 794
2022 606 94 7 29 3 2 60 0 801
2023 586 94 5 26 2 2 67 0 782

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 Poplar Bluff Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 778 44.4 17.5 n/a
1992 804 41.0 19.6 38.3
1993 877 42.1 20.8 35.5
1994 879 45.9 19.2 42.9
1995 823 43.0 19.1 38
1996 823 43.0 19.1 38
1997 881 47.8 18.4 35.3
1998 871 45.3 19.2 34
1999 799 47.3 16.9 36.3
2000 774 45.9 16.9 42.9
2001 776 47.9 16.2 46.4
2002 747 47.6 15.7 48.7
2003 747 47.6 15.7 48.7
2004 752 45.4 16.6 53.1
2005 752 44.4 16.9 54
2006 750 45.5 16.5 54.5
2007 717 44.3 16.2 55.9
2008 728 47.1 15.5 57.7
2009 767 48.0 16.0 57.5
2010 720 48.8 14.7 59.6
2011 720 47.9 15.0 62.4
2012 752 47.8 15.7 58.1
2013 803 47.4 16.9 57.7
2014 813 47.4 17.1 58.7
2015 794 49.0 16.2 64.1
2016 772 48.0 16.0 55.8
2017 792 47.7 16.6 66.3
2018 806 50.6 15.9 65.5
2019 766 50.7 15.0 63.8
2020 792 50.9 15.5 62.6
2021 794 50.9 15.5 62.3
2022 801 52.2 15.3 64
2023 782 53.3 14.6 63.6

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 Poplar Bluff Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 778 44.4 17.5 n/a
1992 804 41.0 19.6 38.3
1993 877 42.1 20.8 35.5
1994 879 45.9 19.2 42.9
1995 823 43.0 19.1 38
1996 823 43.0 19.1 38
1997 881 47.8 18.4 35.3
1998 871 45.3 19.2 34
1999 799 47.3 16.9 36.3
2000 774 45.9 16.9 42.9
2001 776 47.9 16.2 46.4
2002 747 47.6 15.7 48.7
2003 747 47.6 15.7 48.7
2004 752 45.4 16.6 53.1
2005 752 44.4 16.9 54
2006 750 45.5 16.5 54.5
2007 717 44.3 16.2 55.9
2008 728 47.1 15.5 57.7
2009 767 48.0 16.0 57.5
2010 720 48.8 14.7 59.6
2011 720 47.9 15.0 62.4
2012 752 47.8 15.7 58.1
2013 803 47.4 16.9 57.7
2014 813 47.4 17.1 58.7
2015 794 49.0 16.2 64.1
2016 772 48.0 16.0 55.8
2017 792 47.7 16.6 66.3
2018 806 50.6 15.9 65.5
2019 766 50.7 15.0 63.8
2020 792 50.9 15.5 62.6
2021 794 50.9 15.5 62.3
2022 801 52.2 15.3 64
2023 782 53.3 14.6 63.6

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 Poplar Bluff Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,018 (12.3%) $7,253 (87.7%) $8,271
2020 $1,716 (20.3%) $6,748 (79.7%) $8,464
2021 $1,517 (16.9%) $7,460 (83.1%) $8,977
2022 $2,226 (22.7%) $7,587 (77.3%) $9,813

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Poplar Bluff Junior High

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 375th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 224th of 459 Middle schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Poplar Bluff Junior High)2635.8
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Poplar Bluff R-I)2635.8
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Bluff Junior High)49.537.8
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Bluff R-I)49.537.8
 11.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Poplar Bluff Junior High)28.233.4
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Poplar Bluff R-I)28.233.4
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Poplar Bluff Junior High)32.232.7
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (Poplar Bluff R-I)32.232.7
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Bluff Junior High)39.934.7
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Poplar Bluff R-I)39.934.7
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Poplar Bluff Junior High)84.473.1
 11.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Poplar Bluff R-I)32.538.6
 6.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students766782
 2.1%
African American9294
 2.2%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic1826
 44.4%
Pacific Islander02
White625586
 6.2%
Two or More Races2367
 191.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.8%63.6%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Poplar Bluff Junior High

Students who attend Poplar Bluff Junior High usually go on to attend Poplar Bluff High

In the 2022-23 school year, 782 students attended Poplar Bluff Junior High.

Students at Poplar Bluff Junior High are 75% White, 12% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Poplar Bluff Junior High ranks 173rd of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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