John A. Evans Middle

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John A. Evans Middle ranks 113 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

John A. Evans Middle is a public middle school in Potosi, Missouri, serving 310 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Potosi R-III school district, which is ranked 54 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

John A. Evans Middle stands out for its consistently high academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools over the past several years. The school is particularly noteworthy for the strong performance of its economically disadvantaged students, who rank in the top 5 in the state. However, the school's ranking for special education students is in the bottom quarter of Missouri middle schools, indicating an area for improvement. Compared to nearby schools like Desoto Junior High and Central Middle, John A. Evans Middle generally outperforms them on state assessments, especially in mathematics and English language arts.

Another interesting factor is the school's demographics, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.45%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. Despite this, John A. Evans Middle has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.12% to 100%. This indicates the school is effectively serving a high-need population. The school's funding, which is on par with or slightly higher than nearby schools, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.9 to 13.8, may also contribute to its academic success.

Detail:

Public 7-8

303 S Lead St
Potosi, MO 63664-1895

(573) 438-2101

District: Potosi R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
113^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,048

Students who attend John A. Evans Middle usually attend:

High:

Potosi High

Feeder schools for John A. Evans Middle:

Elementary:

Potosi Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

African American:

1.9%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John A. Evans Middle ranks better than 75.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.78. (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 (96.5%), African American (1.9%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John A. Evans Middle is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare John A. Evans Middle employs 25.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John A. Evans Middle is $10,048.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

John A. Evans Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks John A. Evans Middle 113^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See John A. Evans Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Potosi R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Potosi R-III 54^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for John A. Evans Middle

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Rank History for all students at John A. Evans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	26.57	541^st	619	12.6%
2007	23.15	560^th	624	10.3%
2008	48.86	353^rd	624	43.4%
2009	57.18	256^th	601	57.4%
2010	45.49	393^rd	614	36.0%
2011	37.75	457^th	625	26.9%
2012	39.15	454^th	623	27.1%
2013	36.68	491^st	649	24.3%
2014	31.25	505^th	633	20.2%
2015	31.96	446^th	585	23.8%
2016	36.02	315^th	435	27.6%
2017	80.58	60^th	568	89.4%
2018	84.12	48^th	552	91.3%
2019	68.36	127^th	587	78.4%
2021	71.19	98^th	454	78.4%
2022	74.33	91^st	459	80.2%
2023	68.78	113^th	459	75.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at John A. Evans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.09	153^rd	192	20.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John A. Evans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	96.02	3^rd	422	99.3%
2019	89.96	12^th	482	97.5%
2021	96.25	5^th	371	98.7%
2022	95.96	4^th	365	98.9%
2023	92.59	9^th	382	97.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at John A. Evans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	100.00	1^st	162	99.4%
2021	42.04	107^th	195	45.1%
2022	30.69	136^th	187	27.3%

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Rank History for White students at John A. Evans Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	79.57	61^st	479	87.3%
2019	61.83	146^th	527	72.3%
2021	60.29	125^th	376	66.8%
2022	62.42	117^th	381	69.3%
2023	59.77	131^st	385	66.0%

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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 John A. Evans 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	561	561
1992	562	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
1993	575	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
1994	556	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
1995	591	8	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	601
1996	591	8	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	601
1997	581	11	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	597
1998	586	11	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	606
1999	579	10	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	598
2000	396	6	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
2001	380	6	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	388
2002	360	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2003	360	5	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2004	393	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2005	402	3	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	409
2006	406	6	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2007	392	3	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	400
2008	350	2	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	356
2009	301	5	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	308
2010	294	7	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	305
2011	353	7	0	2	7	0	0	0	369
2012	374	7	0	3	7	0	4	0	395
2013	350	7	1	4	3	0	11	0	376
2014	351	4	1	3	2	0	7	0	368
2015	348	4	0	4	0	0	4	0	360
2016	335	5	1	7	0	0	10	0	358
2017	325	6	2	4	1	0	8	0	346
2018	306	3	1	4	1	0	10	0	325
2019	316	1	0	7	0	0	13	0	337
2020	331	2	0	6	1	0	11	0	351
2021	346	1	2	2	2	0	8	0	361
2022	326	2	3	0	1	0	9	0	341
2023	299	6	0	0	0	0	5	0	310

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 John A. Evans Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	561	32.7	17.1	n/a
1992	571	33.6	16.9	36.8
1993	580	34.1	17.0	37.8
1994	560	34.7	16.1	47.1
1995	601	37.0	16.2	44.1
1996	601	37.0	16.2	44.1
1997	597	38.3	15.6	45.9
1998	606	39.8	15.2	50
1999	598	39.4	15.2	52.2
2000	406	28.2	14.4	49.3
2001	388	25.7	15.1	44.1
2002	368	24.3	15.1	55.7
2003	368	24.3	15.1	55.7
2004	398	24.0	16.6	57.3
2005	409	23.0	17.8	48.9
2006	415	23.6	17.6	50.8
2007	400	22.7	17.6	53.8
2008	356	26.1	13.6	50.6
2009	308	24.4	12.6	48.4
2010	305	24.8	12.3	61
2011	369	24.9	14.8	58
2012	395	26.1	15.0	62
2013	376	26.6	14.1	63.8
2014	368	26.1	14.0	62
2015	360	26.0	13.8	63.3
2016	358	27.0	13.2	99.2
2017	346	27.4	12.6	99.7
2018	325	28.1	11.5	100
2019	337	27.7	12.1	99.1
2020	351	28.3	12.3	99.1
2021	361	26.1	13.8	99.2
2022	341	25.8	13.2	99.1
2023	310	25.9	11.9	100

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 John A. Evans Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	561	32.7	17.1	n/a
1992	571	33.6	16.9	36.8
1993	580	34.1	17.0	37.8
1994	560	34.7	16.1	47.1
1995	601	37.0	16.2	44.1
1996	601	37.0	16.2	44.1
1997	597	38.3	15.6	45.9
1998	606	39.8	15.2	50
1999	598	39.4	15.2	52.2
2000	406	28.2	14.4	49.3
2001	388	25.7	15.1	44.1
2002	368	24.3	15.1	55.7
2003	368	24.3	15.1	55.7
2004	398	24.0	16.6	57.3
2005	409	23.0	17.8	48.9
2006	415	23.6	17.6	50.8
2007	400	22.7	17.6	53.8
2008	356	26.1	13.6	50.6
2009	308	24.4	12.6	48.4
2010	305	24.8	12.3	61
2011	369	24.9	14.8	58
2012	395	26.1	15.0	62
2013	376	26.6	14.1	63.8
2014	368	26.1	14.0	62
2015	360	26.0	13.8	63.3
2016	358	27.0	13.2	99.2
2017	346	27.4	12.6	99.7
2018	325	28.1	11.5	100
2019	337	27.7	12.1	99.1
2020	351	28.3	12.3	99.1
2021	361	26.1	13.8	99.2
2022	341	25.8	13.2	99.1
2023	310	25.9	11.9	100

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 John A. Evans Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$276 (2.6%)	$10,234 (97.4%)	$10,510
2020	$288 (2.9%)	$9,605 (97.1%)	$9,893
2021	$597 (6.3%)	$8,821 (93.7%)	$9,418
2022	$719 (7.2%)	$9,329 (92.8%)	$10,048

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 127^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 113^th of 459 Middle schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (John A. Evans Middle)	49.1	46.3	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Potosi R-III)	49.1	46.3	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John A. Evans Middle)	49.7	38.8	10.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi R-III)	49.7	38.8	10.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (John A. Evans Middle)	42.7	30.8	11.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Potosi R-III)	42.7	30.8	11.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (John A. Evans Middle)	44.3	46.7	2.4%
8th Grade Science (Potosi R-III)	44.3	46.7	2.4%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John A. Evans Middle)	52.3	49.7	2.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Potosi R-III)	52.3	49.7	2.6%
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	337	310	8%
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	316	299	5.4%
Two or More Races	13	5	61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	100%	0.9%

Schools Near John A. Evans 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
John A. Evans Middle	Public	7-8	303 S Lead St	Potosi	63664	Washington County	Potosi R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 438-2101	310	26	11.9	100.0%	299 (96.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	68.8	113^th of 459 public middle schools	75.4%		74.3	91^st of 459 public middle schools	80.2%	22				46.3	30.8		46.7				38.8	49.7		$10,048	$719	$9,329
Trojan Intermediate	Public	4-6	367 Intermediate Dr	Potosi	63664	Washington County	Potosi R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 436-8108	438	33	13.3	100.0%	425 (97.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)								(n/a)	53.1	42.7	67.5			56.1		62.3	58.5	50.8				$10,022	$1,056	$8,966
Kingston Middle	Public	6-8	10047 Diamond Rd	Cadet	63630	Washington County	Kingston K-14	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 438-4982	190	15	12.9	98.4%	181 (95.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	42.2	274^th of 459 public middle schools	40.3%		49.4	233^rd of 459 public middle schools	49.2%	41			36.2	40.4	11.3		25.8			36.2		38.7		$11,642	$2,317	$9,325
West County Middle	Public	6-8	728 Hwy M	Park Hills	63601	St. Francois County	West St. Francois County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 562-7535	246	16	15.7	55.7%	239 (97.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	67.3	126^th of 459 public middle schools	72.5%		55.7	194^th of 459 public middle schools	57.7%	68			45.9	37.2	43.5		49.5			30.6	41.0	50.6		$8,536	$1,491	$7,045
North County Middle	Public	7-8	406 E Chestnut	Desloge	63601	St. Francois County	North St. Francois County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 431-3300	396	32	12.2	51.3%	375 (94.7%)	6 (1.5%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	32.8	317^th of 459 public middle schools	30.9%		37.7	299^th of 459 public middle schools	34.9%	18				21.9	28.9		24.7				21.9	35.5	75.0	$9,341	$1,159	$8,182
Intermediate School	Public	5-6	801 Elm St	Desloge	63601	St. Francois County	North St. Francois County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 431-3300	371	27	13.7	54.2%	351 (94.6%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)								(n/a)		47.8	44.5			36.8			35.7	33.0				$10,243	$1,389	$8,853
Central Middle	Public	6-8	801 Columbia	Park Hills	63601	St. Francois County	Central R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 431-2616	418	30	14.0	54.1%	394 (94.3%)	14 (3.3%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55.7	195^th of 459 public middle schools	57.5%		49.2	236^th of 459 public middle schools	48.6%	41			40.2	24.8	40.3		40.3			33.3	36.5	45.4		$10,768	$1,944	$8,824
Desoto Junior High	Public	7-8	731 Amvets Dr	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	No	No	No	(636) 586-1030	381	27	13.9	46.2%	359 (94.2%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	63.6	146^th of 459 public middle schools	68.2%		51.5	222^nd of 459 public middle schools	51.6%	76				43.1	41.9		35.9				40.9	41.9	88.9	$10,291	$2,411	$7,880

Frequently Asked Questions about John A. Evans Middle

What district is John A. Evans Middle in?

Potosi R-III

What high school do graduates of John A. Evans Middle attend?

Students who attend John A. Evans Middle usually go on to attend Potosi High

What is the racial makeup of John A. Evans Middle?

Students at John A. Evans Middle are 96% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend John A. Evans Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 310 students attended John A. Evans Middle.

Is John A. Evans Middle a good school?

John A. Evans Middle ranks 113^th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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