Strafford Middle

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Strafford Middle ranks 109 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Strafford Middle is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Strafford, Missouri, part of the Strafford R-VI school district, which is ranked 64 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. With a student population of 435, Strafford Middle consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests and is ranked among the top 25% of Missouri middle schools.

Strafford Middle's academic excellence is evident across grade levels and subject areas. In 2022-2023, 44.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.1%. The school also excels in supporting its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 10% of Missouri middle schools for this subgroup. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Strafford Middle provides a more personalized learning environment for its students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Jarrett Middle, Pershing Middle, and Reed Middle in the Springfield R-XII district, Strafford Middle stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming these schools in academic metrics and overall rankings. This makes Strafford Middle a standout choice for families in the region seeking a top-quality middle school education.

Detail:

Public 5-8

213 W McCabe
Strafford, MO 65757-8841

(417) 736-7000

District: Strafford R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,319

Students who attend Strafford Middle usually attend:

High:

Strafford High

Feeder schools for Strafford Middle:

Elementary:

Strafford Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 435

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Asian:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Strafford Middle ranks better than 76.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.45. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), two or more races (4.8%), Asian (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Strafford Middle is 18.9. (See more...)

Compare Strafford Middle employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Strafford Middle is $8,319.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Strafford Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Strafford Middle 109^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Strafford Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Strafford R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Strafford R-VI 64^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Strafford Middle

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Rank History for all students at Strafford Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	57.96	209^th	619	66.2%
2007	68.04	136^th	624	78.2%
2008	64.59	175^th	624	72.0%
2009	63.61	191^st	601	68.2%
2010	59.96	243^rd	614	60.4%
2011	65.64	190^th	625	69.6%
2012	58.72	257^th	623	58.7%
2013	71.17	125^th	649	80.7%
2014	61.32	237^th	633	62.6%
2015	62.72	184^th	585	68.5%
2016	72.15	94^th	435	78.4%
2017	69.26	132^nd	568	76.8%
2018	67.76	127^th	552	77.0%
2019	69.46	120^th	587	79.6%
2021	75.82	80^th	454	82.4%
2022	79.22	66^th	459	85.6%
2023	69.45	109^th	459	76.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Strafford Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	63.66	95^th	422	77.5%
2019	71.56	71^st	482	85.3%
2021	76.92	48^th	371	87.1%
2023	80.04	34^th	382	91.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Strafford Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	40.70	117^th	204	42.6%

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Rank History for White students at Strafford Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	60.74	143^rd	479	70.1%
2019	58.92	163^rd	527	69.1%
2021	67.29	95^th	376	74.7%
2022	70.94	84^th	381	78.0%
2023	62.40	116^th	385	69.9%

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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 Strafford Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	229	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	236
1996	229	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	236
1997	214	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	220
1998	221	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	225
1999	241	1	0	3	8	n/a	n/a	253
2000	235	1	0	5	10	n/a	n/a	251
2001	221	0	0	7	4	n/a	n/a	232
2002	245	3	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	251
2003	245	3	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	251
2004	253	4	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	259
2005	258	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	263
2006	271	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	281
2007	360	13	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	380
2008	395	8	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	406
2009	403	6	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	410
2010	380	6	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	388
2011	379	4	0	0	0	0	0	383
2012	356	12	1	1	1	0	0	371
2013	347	5	1	1	1	0	4	359
2014	319	5	0	0	3	0	5	332
2015	334	4	0	0	0	0	4	342
2016	252	3	0	1	0	0	4	260
2017	259	3	1	0	0	0	6	269
2018	250	1	1	1	0	0	10	263
2019	255	1	1	3	0	0	15	275
2020	360	1	1	5	0	0	25	392
2021	374	2	1	4	1	0	22	404
2022	402	3	3	1	1	1	21	432
2023	407	1	4	0	1	1	21	435

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 Strafford Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	236	14.3	16.5	n/a
1996	236	14.3	16.5	n/a
1997	220	14.8	14.9	19.1
1998	225	15.4	14.6	22.2
1999	253	15.3	16.5	30.4
2000	251	15.1	16.6	33.9
2001	232	17.2	13.5	32.3
2002	251	16.8	14.9	38.2
2003	251	16.8	14.9	38.2
2004	259	16.4	15.8	35.1
2005	263	15.2	17.3	39.5
2006	281	16.2	17.3	43.4
2007	380	15.2	25.0	40.3
2008	406	22.8	17.8	42.1
2009	410	24.2	16.9	36.6
2010	388	23.1	16.7	42.5
2011	383	23.4	16.3	42.3
2012	371	23.7	15.6	46.1
2013	359	22.9	15.6	42.6
2014	332	22.9	14.4	44.6
2015	342	24.0	14.2	47.7
2016	260	18.0	14.4	49.6
2017	269	17.3	15.5	46.8
2018	263	17.9	14.6	47.5
2019	275	18.1	15.1	42.9
2020	392	23.6	16.6	46.2
2021	404	23.2	17.4	44.8
2022	432	23.6	18.2	34
2023	435	22.9	18.9	35.4

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 Strafford Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	236	14.3	16.5	n/a
1996	236	14.3	16.5	n/a
1997	220	14.8	14.9	19.1
1998	225	15.4	14.6	22.2
1999	253	15.3	16.5	30.4
2000	251	15.1	16.6	33.9
2001	232	17.2	13.5	32.3
2002	251	16.8	14.9	38.2
2003	251	16.8	14.9	38.2
2004	259	16.4	15.8	35.1
2005	263	15.2	17.3	39.5
2006	281	16.2	17.3	43.4
2007	380	15.2	25.0	40.3
2008	406	22.8	17.8	42.1
2009	410	24.2	16.9	36.6
2010	388	23.1	16.7	42.5
2011	383	23.4	16.3	42.3
2012	371	23.7	15.6	46.1
2013	359	22.9	15.6	42.6
2014	332	22.9	14.4	44.6
2015	342	24.0	14.2	47.7
2016	260	18.0	14.4	49.6
2017	269	17.3	15.5	46.8
2018	263	17.9	14.6	47.5
2019	275	18.1	15.1	42.9
2020	392	23.6	16.6	46.2
2021	404	23.2	17.4	44.8
2022	432	23.6	18.2	34
2023	435	22.9	18.9	35.4

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 Strafford Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$242 (2.9%)	$8,226 (97.1%)	$8,468
2020	$134 (1.8%)	$7,164 (98.2%)	$7,298
2021	$349 (4.2%)	$8,052 (95.8%)	$8,401
2022	$891 (10.7%)	$7,428 (89.3%)	$8,319

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Strafford Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 120^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 109^th of 459 Middle schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Strafford Middle)	47.5	45	2.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Strafford R-VI)	47.5	45	2.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Strafford Middle)	58.6	45	13.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Strafford R-VI)	58.6	45	13.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Strafford Middle)	37.7	42.2	4.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Strafford R-VI)	37.7	42.2	4.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Strafford Middle)	50.6	42.2	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Strafford R-VI)	50.6	42.2	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Strafford Middle)	41.6	22.2	19.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Strafford R-VI)	41.6	22.2	19.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Strafford Middle)	54	54.5	0.5%
8th Grade Science (Strafford R-VI)	54	54.5	0.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Strafford Middle)	53.4	52.2	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Strafford R-VI)	53.4	52.2	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Strafford Middle)	95.7	80.7	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Strafford R-VI)	65.2	51.8	13.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	275	435	58.2%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	255	407	59.6%
Two or More Races	15	21	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.9%	35.4%	7.5%

Schools Near Strafford 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
Strafford Middle	Public	5-8	213 W McCabe	Strafford	65757	Greene County	Strafford R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 736-7000	435	23	18.9	35.4%	407 (93.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.8%)	69.4	109^th of 459 public middle schools	76.3%		79.2	66^th of 459 public middle schools	85.6%	43		44.2	45.0	42.2	22.2	55.8	54.5		57.9	45.0	42.2	52.2	80.7	$8,319	$891	$7,428
Hickory Hills Middle	Public	6-8	4650 E. State Hwy Yy	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-7100	414	29	14.4	46.4%	332 (80.2%)	22 (5.3%)	28 (6.8%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.8%)	70.2	104^th of 459 public middle schools	77.3%		57	188^th of 459 public middle schools	59.0%	84			46.3	50.9	37.1		44.2			31.9	46.7	48.5	78.2	$11,693	$1,333	$10,359
Pleasant View Middle	Public	6-8	2210 E State Hwy Aa	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-2100	379	26	14.6	55.7%	288 (76.0%)	19 (5.0%)	24 (6.3%)	7 (1.8%)	4 (1.1%)	5 (1.3%)	32 (8.4%)	52.8	213^th of 459 public middle schools	53.6%		52.9	212^th of 459 public middle schools	53.8%	1			36.7	33.7	34.3		32.0			35.7	40.5	39.2		$11,967	$1,624	$10,343
Fair Grove Middle	Public	5-8	132 N Main St	Fair Grove	65648	Greene County	Fair Grove R-X	No	No	No	No	(417) 759-2556	364	22	16.5	35.4%	339 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	80.2	65^th of 459 public middle schools	85.8%		81.6	55^th of 459 public middle schools	88.0%	10		43.5	53.2	51.1	44.2	68.2	53.8		48.3	46.9	45.3	51.6		$7,740	$963	$6,776
Pershing Middle	Public	6-8	2120 Ventura	Springfield	65804	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	No	(417) 523-2400	704	45	15.8	40.9%	522 (74.1%)	35 (5.0%)	49 (7.0%)	36 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	54 (7.7%)	74.6	86^th of 459 public middle schools	81.3%		69.6	110^th of 459 public middle schools	76.0%	24			55.1	44.5	38.4		38.9			49.5	47.4	51.8	90.4	$11,322	$1,359	$9,963
Reed Middle	Public	6-8	2000 N Lyon	Springfield	65803	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-6300	512	42	12.1	69.9%	343 (67.0%)	74 (14.5%)	33 (6.4%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	45 (8.8%)	44.6	262^nd of 459 public middle schools	42.9%		47.3	250^th of 459 public middle schools	45.5%	12			42.1	24.9	24.7		28.9			40.0	31.3	35.9	88.0	$11,328	$1,585	$9,743
Logan-Rogersville Middle	Public	7-8	476 N Missouri Blvd	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(417) 753-2896	390	24	16.0	29.2%	362 (92.8%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.1%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	77.9	71^st of 459 public middle schools	84.5%		72.9	99^th of 459 public middle schools	78.4%	28				46.6	46.4		45.0				44.1	55.3		$10,562	$938	$9,624
Pipkin Middle	Public	6-8	1215 Boonville	Springfield	65802	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-6000	340	42	8.0	81.8%	193 (56.8%)	47 (13.8%)	56 (16.5%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	35 (10.3%)	20.8	379^th of 459 public middle schools	17.4%		24.5	362^nd of 459 public middle schools	21.1%	17			23.1	20.4	10.8		13.3			23.4	31.6	21.5		$14,055	$1,074	$12,982
Jarrett Middle	Public	6-8	840 S Jefferson	Springfield	65806	Greene County	Springfield R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 523-6600	445	40	11.2	70.3%	294 (66.1%)	53 (11.9%)	41 (9.2%)	13 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (9.2%)	27.7	342^nd of 459 public middle schools	25.5%		31.6	331^st of 459 public middle schools	27.9%	11			29.1	22.1	17.1		24.5			21.9	27.0	32.6	70.0	$12,982	$2,685	$10,297
Logan-Rogersville Upper Elementary	Public	4-6	306 S Mill St	Rogersville	65742	Webster County	Logan-Rogersville R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(417) 753-2996	519	34	15.3	32.0%	475 (91.5%)	4 (0.8%)	16 (3.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.9%)								(n/a)	51.7	42.2	69.1			41.7		49.4	47.3	47.8				$9,740	$241	$9,499

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Strafford Middle ranks 109^th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Strafford Middle?

Students at Strafford Middle are 94% White, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Strafford Middle in?

Strafford R-VI

What high school do graduates of Strafford Middle attend?

Students who attend Strafford Middle usually go on to attend Strafford High

How many students attend Strafford Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Strafford Middle.

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