Is Warrensburg Middle a good school?

Warrensburg Middle ranks 260 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Warrensburg Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 764 students attended Warrensburg Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Warrensburg Middle?

Students at Warrensburg Middle are 78% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Warrensburg Middle attend?

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

Warrensburg Middle

Summary:

Warrensburg Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Warrensburg, Missouri, which is part of the Warrensburg R-VI school district. While the district is ranked 173 out of 386 in the state, Warrensburg Middle has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 118 out of 587 Missouri middle schools in 2018-2019 to 260 out of 451 in the current 2023-2024 school year.

Warrensburg Middle's test scores are generally below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 34.1% of 6th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 44.4%. The school has also seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.9% in 2021-2022 to 20.6% in the current school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Warrensburg Middle has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.92% in 2022-2023 to 37% in 2020-2021, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

However, Warrensburg Middle stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 87.6% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the district (31.1%) and state (41.5%) averages. The school also ranks 2nd out of 121 Missouri middle schools for its Gifted and Talented students, indicating a strong program for high-achieving students. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Holden Middle and Knob Noster Middle, Warrensburg Middle generally performs worse on standardized tests and has higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public 6-8

640 E Gay St
Warrensburg, MO 64093-1941

(660) 747-5612

District: Warrensburg R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
260^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,295

Students who attend Warrensburg Middle usually attend:

High:

Warrensburg High

Feeder schools for Warrensburg Middle:

Elementary:	Maple Grove Elementary
	Martin Warren Elementary
	Ridge View Elementary
	Sterling Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 764

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Warrensburg Middle ranks worse than 57.6% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.06. (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 (78.3%), two or more races (8%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Warrensburg Middle is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Warrensburg Middle employs 58.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Warrensburg Middle is $10,295.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Warrensburg Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Warrensburg Middle 260^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Warrensburg Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Warrensburg R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Warrensburg R-VI 173^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Warrensburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	70.73	111^th	619	82.1%
2007	64.26	168^th	624	73.1%
2008	66.23	158^th	624	74.7%
2009	71.89	118^th	601	80.4%
2010	74.75	102^nd	614	83.4%
2011	68.04	165^th	625	73.6%
2012	66.12	183^rd	623	70.6%
2013	60.46	235^th	649	63.8%
2014	63.44	217^th	633	65.7%
2015	71.29	125^th	585	78.6%
2016	69.31	111^th	435	74.5%
2017	65.16	158^th	568	72.2%
2018	68.74	120^th	552	78.3%
2019	69.64	118^th	587	79.9%
2021	56.12	203^rd	454	55.3%
2022	58.91	171^st	459	62.7%
2023	55.58	198^th	459	56.9%
2024	42.06	260^th	451	42.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Warrensburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	46.33	44^th	79	44.3%
2019	34.73	63^rd	98	35.7%
2021	36.08	16^th	31	48.4%
2024	13.48	50^th	51	2.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Warrensburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.59	70^th	192	63.5%
2024	31.52	138^th	194	28.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Warrensburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	49.00	196^th	422	53.6%
2019	50.56	213^th	482	55.8%
2021	46.36	191^st	371	48.5%
2022	54.07	157^th	365	57.0%
2023	37.63	253^rd	382	33.8%
2024	30.47	301^st	378	20.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Warrensburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.52	157^th	204	23.0%
2022	38.77	116^th	187	38.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Warrensburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.49	2^nd	121	98.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Warrensburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	64.05	37^th	130	71.5%

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Rank History for White students at Warrensburg Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	66.32	114^th	479	76.2%
2019	69.65	104^th	527	80.3%
2021	50.33	175^th	376	53.5%
2022	51.63	165^th	381	56.7%
2023	47.77	196^th	385	49.1%
2024	33.68	264^th	379	30.3%

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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 Warrensburg 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	585	585
1992	576	34	13	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	632
1993	571	39	16	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	638
1994	581	52	10	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	655
1995	622	58	14	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	706
1996	622	58	14	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	706
1997	677	61	12	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	768
1998	683	60	12	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	765
1999	675	72	15	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	771
2000	662	76	20	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	774
2001	657	69	14	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	758
2002	683	55	16	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	779
2003	683	55	16	21	4	n/a	n/a	0	779
2004	674	56	24	22	5	n/a	n/a	0	781
2005	654	60	26	24	10	n/a	n/a	0	774
2006	634	64	25	26	10	n/a	n/a	0	759
2007	632	53	22	21	8	n/a	n/a	0	736
2008	622	60	19	19	7	n/a	n/a	0	727
2009	638	63	16	17	7	n/a	n/a	0	741
2010	614	63	19	21	9	n/a	n/a	0	726
2011	588	45	14	40	8	0	32	0	727
2012	600	48	14	33	12	0	35	0	742
2013	610	45	17	33	11	2	35	0	753
2014	590	53	11	40	5	1	47	0	747
2015	566	40	14	49	5	4	44	0	722
2016	575	35	13	55	2	6	52	0	738
2017	591	33	14	39	3	7	63	0	750
2018	616	28	13	36	4	10	57	0	764
2019	632	39	13	25	1	9	74	0	793
2020	661	35	15	35	3	7	70	0	826
2021	616	33	15	35	1	2	79	0	781
2022	606	32	13	34	2	9	70	0	766
2023	564	35	7	34	2	12	68	0	722
2024	598	37	10	44	1	13	61	0	764

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 Warrensburg Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	585	38.3	15.2	n/a
1992	632	37.2	16.9	n/a
1993	638	36.6	17.4	n/a
1994	655	38.7	16.9	0
1995	706	39.6	17.8	n/a
1996	706	39.6	17.8	n/a
1997	768	48.4	15.9	17.1
1998	765	51.3	14.9	17.8
1999	771	53.0	14.5	23.6
2000	774	52.3	14.8	24.3
2001	758	50.9	14.9	25.9
2002	779	54.9	14.2	27.5
2003	779	54.9	14.2	27.5
2004	781	52.3	14.9	27.4
2005	774	54.8	14.1	28.3
2006	759	53.1	14.3	28.9
2007	736	51.8	14.2	28.4
2008	727	53.8	13.5	27.8
2009	741	54.3	13.6	32.1
2010	726	54.3	13.3	31.1
2011	727	51.5	14.1	31.9
2012	742	52.3	14.1	34.1
2013	753	53.1	14.1	35.9
2014	747	55.2	13.5	34.3
2015	722	55.0	13.1	32
2016	738	53.0	13.9	27.9
2017	750	52.5	14.2	36.5
2018	764	52.3	14.6	37
2019	793	52.6	15.0	37.1
2020	826	56.2	14.6	32.9
2021	781	56.2	13.8	37
2022	766	57.0	13.4	36
2023	722	57.5	12.5	29.9
2024	764	58.2	13.1	33.6

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 Warrensburg Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	585	38.3	15.2	n/a
1992	632	37.2	16.9	n/a
1993	638	36.6	17.4	n/a
1994	655	38.7	16.9	0
1995	706	39.6	17.8	n/a
1996	706	39.6	17.8	n/a
1997	768	48.4	15.9	17.1
1998	765	51.3	14.9	17.8
1999	771	53.0	14.5	23.6
2000	774	52.3	14.8	24.3
2001	758	50.9	14.9	25.9
2002	779	54.9	14.2	27.5
2003	779	54.9	14.2	27.5
2004	781	52.3	14.9	27.4
2005	774	54.8	14.1	28.3
2006	759	53.1	14.3	28.9
2007	736	51.8	14.2	28.4
2008	727	53.8	13.5	27.8
2009	741	54.3	13.6	32.1
2010	726	54.3	13.3	31.1
2011	727	51.5	14.1	31.9
2012	742	52.3	14.1	34.1
2013	753	53.1	14.1	35.9
2014	747	55.2	13.5	34.3
2015	722	55.0	13.1	32
2016	738	53.0	13.9	27.9
2017	750	52.5	14.2	36.5
2018	764	52.3	14.6	37
2019	793	52.6	15.0	37.1
2020	826	56.2	14.6	32.9
2021	781	56.2	13.8	37
2022	766	57.0	13.4	36
2023	722	57.5	12.5	29.9
2024	764	58.2	13.1	33.6

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 Warrensburg Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$238 (2.7%)	$8,667 (97.3%)	$8,905
2020	$331 (3.8%)	$8,496 (96.3%)	$8,826
2021	$1,481 (15.2%)	$8,232 (84.7%)	$9,714
2022	$610 (5.9%)	$9,685 (94.1%)	$10,295

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Warrensburg 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 118^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 198^th of 459 Middle schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Warrensburg Middle)	50	37.3	12.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Warrensburg R-VI)	50	37.3	12.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Warrensburg Middle)	56	32	24%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Warrensburg R-VI)	56	32	24%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Warrensburg Middle)	47.2	40.7	6.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Warrensburg R-VI)	47.2	40.7	6.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Warrensburg Middle)	53.8	34.7	19.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Warrensburg R-VI)	53.8	34.7	19.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Warrensburg Middle)	18.5	34.9	16.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Warrensburg R-VI)	18.5	34.9	16.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Warrensburg Middle)	52.6	38.1	14.5%
8th Grade Science (Warrensburg R-VI)	52.6	38.1	14.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Warrensburg Middle)	57.6	43.4	14.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Warrensburg R-VI)	57.6	43.4	14.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Warrensburg Middle)	81.4	91.1	9.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Warrensburg R-VI)	37.2	36.2	1%
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	793	722	9%
African American	39	35	10.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	13	7	46.2%
Hispanic	25	34	36%
Pacific Islander	9	12	33.3%
White	632	564	10.8%
Two or More Races	74	68	8.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.1%	29.9%	7.2%

Schools Near Warrensburg 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 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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
Warrensburg Middle	Public	6-8	640 E Gay St	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 747-5612	764	58	13.1	33.6%	598 (78.3%)	37 (4.8%)	44 (5.8%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.7%)	61 (8.0%)	42.1	260^th of 451 public middle schools	42.4%		55.6	198^th of 459 public middle schools	56.9%	62	34.1	27.5	15.9	31.3	31.2	35.9	37.4	87.6	$10,295	$610	$9,685
Knob Noster Middle	Public	6-8	211 E Wimer	Knob Noster	65336	Johnson County	Knob Noster R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 563-2260	366	28	13.2	35.5%	284 (77.6%)	16 (4.4%)	23 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	12 (3.3%)	23 (6.3%)	70.6	112^th of 451 public middle schools	75.2%		57.8	184^th of 459 public middle schools	59.9%	72	52.7	40.3	39.9	37.6	43.4	46.4	46.2	92.5	$10,721	$1,578	$9,143
Leeton Middle	Public	6-8	500 N Main	Leeton	64761	Johnson County	Leeton R-X	No	No	No	No	(660) 653-4314	64	5	13.3	54.7%	63 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.1	373^rd of 451 public middle schools	17.3%					(n/a)			30.5	13.1	12.0	7.8	21.8		$9,511	$523	$8,987
Holden Middle	Public	6-8	301 Eagle Dr	Holden	64040	Johnson County	Holden R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 732-4125	280	22	12.8	42.1%	253 (90.4%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.9%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	40.6	271^st of 451 public middle schools	39.9%		56.6	190^th of 459 public middle schools	58.6%	81	34.3	40.0	16.6	25.1	27.4	39.0	27.3		$11,498	$1,604	$9,894

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