Rolla Junior High

Summary:

Rolla Junior High is a public middle school located in Rolla, Missouri, serving 618 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Rolla 31 school district and has a predominantly White student population.

Rolla Junior High has consistently performed above the state average in key academic areas, including Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA). In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's 7th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 40.9%, compared to the state average of 39.5%, and its 8th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 38.4%, compared to the state average of 42.7%. The school's Algebra I End of Course proficiency rate was particularly impressive, reaching 78.2% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average of 41.5%. Rolla Junior High has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top half of Missouri middle schools over the past several years, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Rolla Junior High's academic performance is generally stronger than that of nearby schools like Vienna Middle and Dixon Middle, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as multi-racial and special education students, has been less impressive. Additionally, St. James Middle, located about 8 miles from Rolla Junior High, has outperformed Rolla Junior High in several academic areas. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Rolla Junior High, ranging from 27.04% in 2021-2022 to 44.8% in 2020-2021, suggests that the school may face challenges related to socioeconomic factors, which can impact academic achievement and other student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1360 Soest Rd
       Rolla, MO  65401-3763


(573) 458-0130

District: Rolla 31

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,158 Help


Students who attend Rolla Junior High usually attend:

High:    Rolla Senior High

Feeder schools for Rolla Junior High:

Elementary:    Col. John B. Wyman Elementary
    Harry S. Truman Elementary
    Mark Twain Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  618

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Hispanic:
5.7%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Compare Details Rolla Junior High ranks better than 54% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.2%), Hispanic (5.7%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rolla Junior High is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rolla Junior High is $12,158.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rolla Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Rolla Junior High 211th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Rolla Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rolla Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Rolla Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 50.72 326th 601 45.8%
2010 69.74 148th 614 75.9%
2011 69.40 152nd 625 75.7%
2012 75.20 100th 623 83.9%
2013 68.26 158th 649 75.7%
2014 71.22 137th 633 78.4%
2015 70.30 133rd 585 77.3%
2016 76.90 71st 435 83.7%
2017 61.52 190th 568 66.5%
2018 57.41 213th 552 61.4%
2019 65.65 155th 587 73.6%
2021 62.23 153rd 454 66.3%
2022 44.50 264th 459 42.5%
2023 52.96 211th 459 54.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rolla Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.99 36th 45 20.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rolla Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.90 154th 192 19.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rolla Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.68 153rd 422 63.7%
2019 65.80 109th 482 77.4%
2021 64.10 95th 371 74.4%
2022 39.59 227th 365 37.8%
2023 58.86 123rd 382 67.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rolla Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.32 93rd 204 54.4%
2021 37.29 122nd 195 37.4%
2022 31.97 132nd 187 29.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Rolla Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.72 13th 149 91.3%
2022 47.45 70th 148 52.7%
2023 45.61 79th 153 48.4%
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Rank History for White students at Rolla Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.31 211th 479 55.9%
2019 58.75 165th 527 68.7%
2021 50.95 169th 376 55.1%
2022 34.64 266th 381 30.2%
2023 44.94 215th 385 44.2%
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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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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Rolla 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 577 577
1992 545 8 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1993 565 7 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1994 606 12 14 5 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1995 605 17 8 4 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1996 605 17 8 4 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1997 653 17 8 2 4 n/a n/a 0 684
1998 647 14 14 4 1 n/a n/a 0 680
1999 620 12 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2000 641 23 21 7 2 n/a n/a 0 694
2001 650 23 21 10 3 n/a n/a 0 707
2002 668 21 19 10 2 n/a n/a 0 720
2003 668 21 19 10 2 n/a n/a 0 720
2004 637 18 21 7 2 n/a n/a 0 685
2005 593 29 20 8 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2006 577 38 19 8 4 n/a n/a 0 646
2007 616 32 13 7 4 n/a n/a 0 672
2008 596 20 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2009 601 24 11 21 3 n/a n/a 0 660
2010 582 28 20 16 8 n/a n/a 0 654
2011 575 26 26 10 6 0 0 0 643
2012 525 26 23 13 3 1 0 0 591
2013 539 25 14 13 4 2 2 0 599
2014 560 26 17 8 6 0 7 0 624
2015 564 25 21 12 3 2 9 0 636
2016 544 26 15 18 6 2 11 0 622
2017 517 26 13 18 4 0 6 0 584
2018 545 26 12 21 8 0 11 0 623
2019 513 23 8 25 4 2 19 0 594
2020 506 16 14 33 2 2 26 0 599
2021 523 22 15 34 5 0 26 0 625
2022 559 32 19 29 2 0 32 0 673
2023 514 28 12 35 0 2 27 0 618

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 Rolla Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 577 32.5 17.7 n/a
1992 566 31.0 18.2 n/a
1993 585 28.9 20.2 17.3
1994 638 32.5 19.6 17.9
1995 636 32.3 19.7 24.7
1996 636 32.3 19.7 24.7
1997 684 35.7 19.2 22.8
1998 680 39.7 17.1 23.5
1999 655 37.0 17.7 28.7
2000 694 37.6 18.5 30.4
2001 707 36.0 19.6 32.8
2002 720 39.2 18.4 29.6
2003 720 39.2 18.4 29.6
2004 685 36.8 18.6 33.9
2005 651 37.5 17.4 34.7
2006 646 37.1 17.4 31.3
2007 672 36.1 18.6 33.9
2008 638 37.4 17.1 30.9
2009 660 38.2 17.3 34.2
2010 654 37.5 17.4 39.8
2011 643 38.8 16.5 42
2012 591 37.7 15.6 37.4
2013 599 37.9 15.7 44.1
2014 624 38.7 16.0 49.2
2015 636 38.0 16.7 45.4
2016 622 37.0 16.8 45.5
2017 584 34.4 16.9 47.9
2018 623 37.6 16.5 47.5
2019 594 36.2 16.3 45.6
2020 599 36.3 16.4 44.1
2021 625 36.7 17.0 44.8
2022 673 41.0 16.3 27
2023 618 39.5 15.6 44.2

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 Rolla Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 577 32.5 17.7 n/a
1992 566 31.0 18.2 n/a
1993 585 28.9 20.2 17.3
1994 638 32.5 19.6 17.9
1995 636 32.3 19.7 24.7
1996 636 32.3 19.7 24.7
1997 684 35.7 19.2 22.8
1998 680 39.7 17.1 23.5
1999 655 37.0 17.7 28.7
2000 694 37.6 18.5 30.4
2001 707 36.0 19.6 32.8
2002 720 39.2 18.4 29.6
2003 720 39.2 18.4 29.6
2004 685 36.8 18.6 33.9
2005 651 37.5 17.4 34.7
2006 646 37.1 17.4 31.3
2007 672 36.1 18.6 33.9
2008 638 37.4 17.1 30.9
2009 660 38.2 17.3 34.2
2010 654 37.5 17.4 39.8
2011 643 38.8 16.5 42
2012 591 37.7 15.6 37.4
2013 599 37.9 15.7 44.1
2014 624 38.7 16.0 49.2
2015 636 38.0 16.7 45.4
2016 622 37.0 16.8 45.5
2017 584 34.4 16.9 47.9
2018 623 37.6 16.5 47.5
2019 594 36.2 16.3 45.6
2020 599 36.3 16.4 44.1
2021 625 36.7 17.0 44.8
2022 673 41.0 16.3 27
2023 618 39.5 15.6 44.2

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 Rolla Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $809 (8.4%) $8,769 (91.6%) $9,578
2020 $895 (9.6%) $8,444 (90.4%) $9,339
2021 $1,074 (10.9%) $8,756 (89.1%) $9,831
2022 $2,964 (24.4%) $9,194 (75.6%) $12,158

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rolla Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 211th of 459 Middle schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Rolla Junior High)46.240.9
 5.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rolla 31)46.240.9
 5.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Rolla Junior High)53.539.4
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rolla 31)53.539.4
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rolla Junior High)33.619.6
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rolla 31)33.619.6
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Rolla Junior High)51.737.8
 13.9%
   8th Grade Science (Rolla 31)51.737.8
 13.9%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Rolla Junior High)45.938.4
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rolla 31)45.938.4
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Rolla Junior High)9378.2
 14.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Rolla 31)44.833
 11.8%
   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 Students594618
 4%
African American2328
 21.7%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian812
 50%
Hispanic2535
 40%
Pacific Islander22
White513514
 0.2%
Two or More Races1927
 42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.6%44.2%
 1.4%


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Students who attend Rolla Junior High usually go on to attend Rolla Senior High

Rolla Junior High ranks 211th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 618 students attended Rolla Junior High.

Students at Rolla Junior High are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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