Reeds Spring Middle

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Reeds Spring Middle ranks 253 rd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Reeds Spring Middle is a public middle school serving 286 students in grades 7-8 in the Reeds Spring R-IV school district in Reeds Spring, Missouri. While the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating over the years, it currently faces several challenges, including a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, below-average student performance on standardized tests, and a declining statewide ranking.

Reeds Spring Middle stands out for having a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.96%) compared to surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.08% to 66.3% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. On standardized tests, Reeds Spring Middle's student performance, particularly in mathematics and English language arts, is generally below the state averages, and its performance for specific subgroups, such as white students and low-socioeconomic status students, is also below the state averages for those subgroups.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Forsyth Middle and Blue Eye Middle, Reeds Spring Middle generally performs worse on MAP tests and has a lower statewide ranking. For example, Forsyth Middle ranked 94 out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023, while Reeds Spring Middle ranked 253. Despite increased spending per student at Reeds Spring Middle, from $11,362 in 2018-2019 to $12,481 in 2021-2022, this additional funding has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes for the school.

Detail:

Public 7-8

345 Morrill Lane
Reeds Spring, MO 65737-9771

(417) 272-8245

District: Reeds Spring R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
253^rd of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,481

Students who attend Reeds Spring Middle usually attend:

High:

Reeds Spring High

Feeder schools for Reeds Spring Middle:

Elementary:	Reeds Spring Elementary
	Reeds Spring Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Reeds Spring Middle ranks worse than 55.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.79. (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 (92%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reeds Spring Middle is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Reeds Spring Middle employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reeds Spring Middle is $12,481.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Reeds Spring Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Reeds Spring Middle 253^rd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Reeds Spring Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

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Rank History for Reeds Spring Middle

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Rank History for all students at Reeds Spring Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	53.37	258^th	619	58.3%
2007	64.92	162^nd	624	74.0%
2008	49.95	339^th	624	45.7%
2009	63.70	189^th	601	68.6%
2010	70.67	135^th	614	78.0%
2011	64.49	197^th	625	68.5%
2012	66.68	178^th	623	71.4%
2013	59.51	247^th	649	61.9%
2014	53.74	303^rd	633	52.1%
2015	38.87	395^th	585	32.5%
2016	44.97	263^rd	435	39.5%
2017	42.36	353^rd	568	37.9%
2018	33.12	407^th	552	26.3%
2019	34.23	416^th	587	29.1%
2021	58.08	186^th	454	59.0%
2022	64.41	138^th	459	69.9%
2023	45.79	253^rd	459	44.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reeds Spring Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.33	340^th	422	19.4%
2019	33.70	353^rd	482	26.8%
2021	63.93	97^th	371	73.9%
2022	76.75	40^th	365	89.0%
2023	52.13	165^th	382	56.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Reeds Spring Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	17.00	149^th	162	8.0%
2021	16.09	188^th	195	3.6%

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Rank History for White students at Reeds Spring Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	25.04	403^rd	479	15.9%
2019	24.48	439^th	527	16.7%
2021	44.80	203^rd	376	46.0%
2022	52.09	163^rd	381	57.2%
2023	33.79	265^th	385	31.2%

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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 Reeds Spring Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	475	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	478
1995	595	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	603
1996	595	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	603
1997	572	3	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	582
1998	458	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	466
1999	456	2	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	469
2000	445	2	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	455
2001	473	2	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	487
2002	494	2	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	505
2003	494	2	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	505
2004	329	4	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	342
2005	345	3	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	359
2006	335	5	1	8	4	n/a	n/a	353
2007	327	5	3	3	4	n/a	n/a	342
2008	336	2	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	346
2009	306	2	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	318
2010	294	5	3	8	3	n/a	n/a	313
2011	295	3	5	12	2	0	0	317
2012	270	2	4	11	3	0	1	291
2013	286	4	1	12	2	0	4	309
2014	332	3	0	10	3	0	1	349
2015	319	2	1	13	4	0	0	339
2016	277	0	4	14	4	0	1	300
2017	240	0	4	14	0	0	3	261
2018	258	0	3	10	0	0	4	275
2019	263	1	2	9	2	0	4	281
2020	253	3	3	12	6	0	4	281
2021	252	3	2	12	3	0	4	276
2022	282	2	0	6	0	1	5	296
2023	263	0	2	12	0	1	8	286

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Reeds Spring Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	478	28.8	16.6	0
1995	603	36.7	16.4	n/a
1996	603	36.7	16.4	n/a
1997	582	37.9	15.4	32
1998	466	32.8	14.2	32.4
1999	469	31.8	14.7	46.5
2000	455	32.4	14.0	46.6
2001	487	31.7	15.4	49.9
2002	505	31.8	15.9	51.3
2003	505	31.8	15.9	51.3
2004	342	22.4	15.3	49.4
2005	359	22.3	16.1	56
2006	353	24.7	14.3	51.6
2007	342	23.7	14.4	46.8
2008	346	22.7	15.2	54.3
2009	318	23.3	13.6	59.1
2010	313	22.8	13.6	55.9
2011	317	24.3	13.0	59
2012	291	22.5	12.8	60.5
2013	309	23.0	13.4	58.9
2014	349	22.1	15.7	66.2
2015	339	22.0	15.4	64
2016	300	21.0	14.2	65.3
2017	261	20.6	12.6	56.3
2018	275	20.8	13.1	60
2019	281	22.1	12.7	63
2020	281	22.0	12.7	61.9
2021	276	22.0	12.5	66.3
2022	296	22.8	12.9	56.1
2023	286	22.5	12.7	56.3

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 Reeds Spring Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	478	28.8	16.6	0
1995	603	36.7	16.4	n/a
1996	603	36.7	16.4	n/a
1997	582	37.9	15.4	32
1998	466	32.8	14.2	32.4
1999	469	31.8	14.7	46.5
2000	455	32.4	14.0	46.6
2001	487	31.7	15.4	49.9
2002	505	31.8	15.9	51.3
2003	505	31.8	15.9	51.3
2004	342	22.4	15.3	49.4
2005	359	22.3	16.1	56
2006	353	24.7	14.3	51.6
2007	342	23.7	14.4	46.8
2008	346	22.7	15.2	54.3
2009	318	23.3	13.6	59.1
2010	313	22.8	13.6	55.9
2011	317	24.3	13.0	59
2012	291	22.5	12.8	60.5
2013	309	23.0	13.4	58.9
2014	349	22.1	15.7	66.2
2015	339	22.0	15.4	64
2016	300	21.0	14.2	65.3
2017	261	20.6	12.6	56.3
2018	275	20.8	13.1	60
2019	281	22.1	12.7	63
2020	281	22.0	12.7	61.9
2021	276	22.0	12.5	66.3
2022	296	22.8	12.9	56.1
2023	286	22.5	12.7	56.3

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 Reeds Spring Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$05 (0.0%)	$11,356 (99.9%)	$11,362
2020	$77 (0.7%)	$11,410 (99.3%)	$11,487
2021	$834 (6.6%)	$11,838 (93.4%)	$12,672
2022	$405 (3.2%)	$12,076 (96.8%)	$12,481

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reeds Spring Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 416^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 253^rd of 459 Middle schools	15.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Reeds Spring Middle)	29.3	31.2	1.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Reeds Spring R-IV)	29.3	31.2	1.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Reeds Spring Middle)	37.2	26.6	10.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Reeds Spring R-IV)	37.2	26.6	10.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Reeds Spring Middle)	22.2	31.3	9.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Reeds Spring R-IV)	22.2	31.3	9.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Reeds Spring Middle)	30.9	35	4.1%
8th Grade Science (Reeds Spring R-IV)	30.9	35	4.1%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Reeds Spring Middle)	46.8	39.5	7.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Reeds Spring R-IV)	46.8	39.5	7.3%
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	281	286	1.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	9	12	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	263	263
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63%	56.3%	6.7%

Schools Near Reeds Spring 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
Reeds Spring Middle	Public	7-8	345 Morrill Lane	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 272-8245	286	23	12.7	56.3%	263 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	45.8	253^rd of 459 public middle schools	44.9%		64.4	138^th of 459 public middle schools	69.9%	115				31.2	31.3		35.0				26.6	39.5		$12,481	$405	$12,076
Reeds Spring Intermediate	Public	5-6	175 Elementary Rd	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 272-8250	253	20	12.6	59.7%	228 (90.1%)	5 (2.0%)	8 (3.2%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)								(n/a)		32.7	50.7			40.4			41.0	29.2				$10,360	$490	$9,870
Buchanan Intermediate	Public	4-6	766 Buchanan Rd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 332-3201	473	33	14.2	55.2%	393 (83.1%)	9 (1.9%)	53 (11.2%)	5 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)	57.3	59.5	61.7			47.1		57.4	56.9	50.1				$10,143	$521	$9,622
Cedar Ridge Intermediate	Public	4-6	308 Cedar Ridge Drive	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 334-5137	498	36	13.7	60.6%	322 (64.7%)	19 (3.8%)	104 (20.9%)	17 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.4%)								(n/a)	49.7	54.4	50.8			50.3		49.4	53.4	44.1				$9,940	$479	$9,461
Branson Junior High	Public	7-8	263 Buccaneer Blvd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 334-3087	724	47	15.3	50.6%	520 (71.8%)	23 (3.2%)	133 (18.4%)	12 (1.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.3%)	60.2	165^th of 459 public middle schools	64.1%		62.7	155^th of 459 public middle schools	66.2%	10				52.0	26.5		35.3				37.8	43.1	98.6	$9,425	$766	$8,659
Spokane Middle	Public	6-8	1130 Spokane Rd	Spokane	65754	Christian County	Spokane R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 443-3506	147	12	12.4	44.2%	138 (93.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	55.4	199^th of 459 public middle schools	56.6%		45.7	257^th of 459 public middle schools	44.0%	58			69.8		11.1		36.0			37.7	29.7			$9,555	$2,290	$7,265
Hollister Middle	Public	6-8	1798 State Hwy Bb	Hollister	65672	Taney County	Hollister R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 243-4035	291	25	11.7	66.7%	229 (78.7%)	3 (1.0%)	38 (13.1%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	52.7	214^th of 459 public middle schools	53.4%		49.6	230^th of 459 public middle schools	49.9%	16			29.7	41.1	29.9		35.1			28.5	39.1	44.8		$12,258	$1,541	$10,718
Forsyth Middle	Public	5-8	178 Panther St	Forsyth	65653	Taney County	Forsyth R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 546-6382	343	22	15.5	66.2%	313 (91.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.7%)	72.2	94^th of 459 public middle schools	79.5%		79.2	67^th of 459 public middle schools	85.4%	27		44.5	51.3	43.5	45.9	54.3	46.9		54.3	43.1	39.1	44.9		$10,616	$1,980	$8,635
Blue Eye Middle	Public	5-8	512 State Hwy 13	Blue Eye	65611	Stone County	Blue Eye R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 779-4299	170	14	12.0	50.6%	161 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)			53.3						45.3	33.3				$16,247	$2,778	$13,469
Kirbyville Middle	Public	4-8	6225 State Hwy 76 E	Kirbyville	65679	Taney County	Kirbyville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 348-0444	107	13	8.0	67.3%	85 (79.4%)	3 (2.8%)	10 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.5%)	25.9	351^st of 459 public middle schools	23.5%		43.8	268^th of 459 public middle schools	41.6%	83	66.7				19.1	58.4				15.3	25.8			$11,644	$2,844	$8,800

Frequently Asked Questions about Reeds Spring Middle

What district is Reeds Spring Middle in?

Reeds Spring R-IV

What is the racial makeup of Reeds Spring Middle?

Students at Reeds Spring Middle are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Reeds Spring Middle attend?

Students who attend Reeds Spring Middle usually go on to attend Reeds Spring High

How many students attend Reeds Spring Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Reeds Spring Middle.

Is Reeds Spring Middle a good school?

Reeds Spring Middle ranks 253^rd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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