Southern Boone Middle

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Southern Boone Middle ranks 99 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Southern Boone Middle is a public middle school located in Ashland, Missouri, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 629 students. The school is part of the Southern Boone County R-I school district, which is ranked 38th out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southern Boone Middle has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 99 out of 451 middle schools (top 22%). The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, indicating strong overall performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, Southern Boone Middle outperformed the state average in several key academic areas, including Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, the school's performance for students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds has been less strong, ranking in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools.

While Southern Boone Middle generally outperforms the nearby schools in the Columbia 93 school district, the school's performance for students with special education needs and from low socioeconomic backgrounds lags behind the nearby schools, suggesting an area for improvement. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 12.7% in 2021-2022 to 16.5% in 2022-2023, which may require targeted interventions to address the underlying causes and improve student attendance.

Detail:

Public 5-8

303 N Main
Ashland, MO 65010-0168

(573) 657-2146

District: Southern Boone County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,418

Students who attend Southern Boone Middle usually attend:

High:

Southern Boone High

Feeder schools for Southern Boone Middle:

Elementary:	Southern Boone Elementary
	Southern Boone Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 629

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southern Boone Middle ranks better than 78% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.67. (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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Boone Middle is $9,418.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Boone Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Boone Middle 99^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Southern Boone Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Southern Boone County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Boone County R-I 38^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southern Boone Middle

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Rank History for all students at Southern Boone Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	64.83	153^rd	619	75.3%
2007	66.73	146^th	624	76.6%
2008	70.29	118^th	624	81.1%
2009	72.34	109^th	601	81.9%
2010	81.15	60^th	614	90.2%
2011	72.24	123^rd	625	80.3%
2012	80.18	67^th	623	89.2%
2013	73.76	102^nd	649	84.3%
2014	68.26	172^nd	633	72.8%
2015	69.75	135^th	585	76.9%
2016	52.76	207^th	435	52.4%
2017	51.45	286^th	568	49.6%
2018	50.15	271^st	552	50.9%
2019	49.67	289^th	587	50.8%
2021	59.56	174^th	454	61.7%
2022	78.79	69^th	459	85.0%
2023	68.74	115^th	459	74.9%
2024	72.67	99^th	451	78.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Southern Boone Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.18	135^th	194	30.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Boone Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	23.51	370^th	422	12.3%
2019	32.88	358^th	482	25.7%
2021	43.98	210^th	371	43.4%
2023	44.50	211^th	382	44.8%
2024	43.02	219^th	378	42.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Southern Boone Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.78	117^th	162	27.8%
2019	12.91	195^th	204	4.4%

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Rank History for White students at Southern Boone Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	38.86	299^th	479	37.6%
2019	40.62	307^th	527	41.7%
2021	48.22	185^th	376	50.8%
2022	71.75	80^th	381	79.0%
2023	57.81	135^th	385	64.9%
2024	63.76	113^th	379	70.2%

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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 Southern Boone Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	359	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	364
1998	355	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	361
1999	356	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	362
2000	358	6	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	369
2001	275	7	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	287
2002	309	6	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	321
2003	309	6	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	321
2004	303	4	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	310
2005	290	2	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	300
2006	293	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	301
2007	303	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	311
2008	417	8	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	432
2009	325	3	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	336
2010	330	6	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	343
2011	332	6	4	3	0	0	2	347
2012	327	11	5	4	0	0	2	349
2013	322	7	4	3	0	0	1	337
2014	336	8	3	6	0	0	2	355
2015	347	5	0	4	0	1	8	365
2016	328	5	2	6	0	1	11	353
2017	352	3	2	3	0	0	7	367
2018	347	3	3	6	1	0	9	369
2019	369	0	5	6	1	0	13	394
2020	368	1	4	9	0	1	16	399
2021	375	2	2	12	0	1	29	421
2022	397	7	0	16	1	1	26	448
2023	553	10	3	27	1	1	34	629

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 Southern Boone Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	364	20.9	17.4	7.7
1998	361	22.2	16.3	10
1999	362	22.8	15.9	19.9
2000	369	24.2	15.2	21.1
2001	287	20.7	13.9	19.5
2002	321	23.7	13.5	15.3
2003	321	23.7	13.5	15.3
2004	310	22.7	13.7	17.1
2005	300	22.7	13.2	18
2006	301	23.0	13.1	17.3
2007	311	22.0	14.1	18
2008	432	28.4	15.2	19
2009	336	23.7	14.2	24.1
2010	343	23.0	14.9	23.9
2011	347	24.2	14.3	20.2
2012	349	24.4	14.2	21.5
2013	337	24.0	14.0	22.3
2014	355	23.6	15.0	24.2
2015	365	24.0	15.2	15.9
2016	353	25.0	14.1	15.6
2017	367	24.9	14.7	19.3
2018	369	27.8	13.2	20.6
2019	394	29.1	13.5	21.6
2020	399	30.2	13.1	19.8
2021	421	30.5	13.7	17.6
2022	448	32.4	13.8	17.2
2023	629	48.2	13.0	15.7

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 Southern Boone Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	364	20.9	17.4	7.7
1998	361	22.2	16.3	10
1999	362	22.8	15.9	19.9
2000	369	24.2	15.2	21.1
2001	287	20.7	13.9	19.5
2002	321	23.7	13.5	15.3
2003	321	23.7	13.5	15.3
2004	310	22.7	13.7	17.1
2005	300	22.7	13.2	18
2006	301	23.0	13.1	17.3
2007	311	22.0	14.1	18
2008	432	28.4	15.2	19
2009	336	23.7	14.2	24.1
2010	343	23.0	14.9	23.9
2011	347	24.2	14.3	20.2
2012	349	24.4	14.2	21.5
2013	337	24.0	14.0	22.3
2014	355	23.6	15.0	24.2
2015	365	24.0	15.2	15.9
2016	353	25.0	14.1	15.6
2017	367	24.9	14.7	19.3
2018	369	27.8	13.2	20.6
2019	394	29.1	13.5	21.6
2020	399	30.2	13.1	19.8
2021	421	30.5	13.7	17.6
2022	448	32.4	13.8	17.2
2023	629	48.2	13.0	15.7

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 Southern Boone Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$507 (5.9%)	$8,021 (94.1%)	$8,528
2020	$424 (4.8%)	$8,337 (95.2%)	$8,761
2021	$787 (8.4%)	$8,539 (91.6%)	$9,325
2022	$547 (5.8%)	$8,872 (94.2%)	$9,418

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Boone 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 289^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 115^th of 459 Middle schools	24.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone Middle)	40	60.3	20.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone County R-I)	40	60.3	20.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone Middle)	37.1	46.6	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone County R-I)	37.1	46.6	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone Middle)	46.8	38	8.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone County R-I)	46.8	38	8.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone Middle)	35.5	39.3	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone County R-I)	35.5	39.3	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone Middle)	31.5	36.4	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southern Boone County R-I)	31.5	36.4	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Southern Boone Middle)	44.1	41	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Southern Boone County R-I)	44.1	41	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone Middle)	50	44.4	5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Boone County R-I)	50	44.4	5.6%
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	394	629	59.6%
African American	0	10
American Indian	1	1
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	6	27	350%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	369	553	49.9%
Two or More Races	13	34	161.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.6%	15.7%	5.8%

Schools Near Southern Boone Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Southern Boone Middle	Public	5-8	303 N Main	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 657-2146	629	48	13.0	15.7%	553 (87.9%)	10 (1.6%)	27 (4.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.4%)	72.7	99^th of 451 public middle schools	78.0%		68.7	115^th of 459 public middle schools	74.9%	16	41.7	58.0	39.5	26.3	34.9	43.1	40.1	47.3	45.6	54.1		$9,418	$547	$8,872
John Warner Middle School	Public	6-8	5550 Sinclair Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3400	579	46	12.7	16.9%	407 (70.3%)	45 (7.8%)	27 (4.7%)	50 (8.6%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (7.6%)	97.3	10^th of 451 public middle schools	97.8%		92.9	16^th of 459 public middle schools	96.5%	6		71.3	81.3	58.3		65.3		66.4	63.8	67.5	93.0	$6,602	$403	$6,199
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle School	Public	6-8	4200 Bethel St	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3240	719	51	14.0	31.2%	438 (60.9%)	115 (16.0%)	35 (4.9%)	60 (8.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (9.3%)	68.1	121^st of 451 public middle schools	73.2%		74.9	84^th of 459 public middle schools	81.7%	37		54.1	39.2	29.8		40.1		44.4	43.0	44.9	94.0	$20,661	$662	$19,999
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	713 Rogers St	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3210	625	50	12.4	32.3%	402 (64.3%)	114 (18.2%)	18 (2.9%)	23 (3.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (10.6%)	78	76^th of 451 public middle schools	83.1%		69.7	108^th of 459 public middle schools	76.5%	32		45.0	44.7	29.8		50.8		51.1	52.3	57.0	92.9	$15,633	$734	$14,899
West Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Clinkscales Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3230	504	41	12.4	57.5%	241 (47.8%)	141 (28.0%)	39 (7.7%)	15 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.5%)	26.7	338^th of 451 public middle schools	25.1%		26.2	350^th of 459 public middle schools	23.7%	12		31.1	19.1	11.3		17.5		29.1	30.7	22.9		$14,943	$406	$14,537
Smithton Middle	Public	6-8	3600 W Worley	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3260	521	43	12.2	25.9%	325 (62.4%)	53 (10.2%)	41 (7.9%)	54 (10.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.8%)	65.6	133^rd of 451 public middle schools	70.5%		62.3	155^th of 459 public middle schools	66.2%	22		54.5	36.0	19.9		46.3		44.8	37.1	45.7	91.8	$16,045	$502	$15,542
Thomas Jefferson Middle	Public	6-8	1201 Fairgrounds Rd	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3250	957	77	12.3	52.1%	570 (59.6%)	190 (19.9%)	79 (8.3%)	28 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (9.4%)	72.4	101^st of 451 public middle schools	77.6%		61.6	159^th of 459 public middle schools	65.4%	58		42.8	43.8	41.1		40.0		42.8	48.2	52.6	92.8	$10,383	$1,683	$8,700
Oakland Middle School	Public	6-8	3405 Oakland Pl	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3220	544	49	11.0	58.8%	194 (35.7%)	162 (29.8%)	106 (19.5%)	13 (2.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (11.8%)	21.4	365^th of 451 public middle schools	19.1%		17.1	396^th of 459 public middle schools	13.7%	31		28.5	20.2	5.8		18.2		25.2	23.4	24.4	72.0	$16,055	$529	$15,526
John B. Lange Middle	Public	6-8	2201 E Smiley Ln	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3250	529	50	10.6	65.2%	187 (35.3%)	201 (38.0%)	46 (8.7%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	76 (14.4%)	13.5	409^th of 451 public middle schools	9.3%		11.6	419^th of 459 public middle schools	8.7%	10		22.0	8.8	5.1		17.9		16.3	19.6	19.4	60.3	$14,946	$444	$14,503
Lewis And Clark Middle	Public	6-8	325 Lewis And Clark Dr	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3200	1,005	82	12.2	55.6%	625 (62.2%)	216 (21.5%)	54 (5.4%)	8 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (9.9%)	54.1	205^th of 451 public middle schools	54.5%		47.6	240^th of 459 public middle schools	47.7%	35		40.1	33.6	18.9		33.5		39.7	43.2	40.6	90.8	$11,607	$2,068	$9,539

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Boone Middle

How many students attend Southern Boone Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 629 students attended Southern Boone Middle.

What high school do graduates of Southern Boone Middle attend?

Students who attend Southern Boone Middle usually go on to attend Southern Boone High

Is Southern Boone Middle a good school?

Southern Boone Middle ranks 99^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Southern Boone Middle in?

Southern Boone County R-I

What is the racial makeup of Southern Boone Middle?

Students at Southern Boone Middle are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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