Wright City Middle

Summary:

Wright City Middle is a public middle school serving 395 students in grades 6-8 in Wright City, Missouri, which is part of the Wright City R-II of Warren County school district.

While Wright City Middle has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, the school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally below the state average across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts were 5-10 percentage points lower than the state averages. Compared to nearby schools like Ft. Zumwalt North Middle, Wentzville South Middle, and Frontier Middle, Wright City Middle's performance is also significantly lower, with these schools having much higher proficiency rates in Math and ELA.

Additionally, Wright City Middle has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.7% to 35.5% over the past few years, which is notably higher than the state average and many of the nearby schools. The school also has a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 34.66% in 2020-2021 to 49.62% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. These factors may be contributing to the school's declining performance and ranking, which has dropped from 197 out of 568 Missouri middle schools in 2015-2016 to 220 out of 451 in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 Bell Rd
       Wright City, MO  63390-0198


(636) 745-7300

District: Wright City R-II Of Warren County

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,176 Help


Students who attend Wright City Middle usually attend:

High:    Wright City High

Feeder schools for Wright City Middle:

Elementary:    Wright City East Elementary
    Wright City West Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  388

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.8%
Hispanic:
15.2%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wright City Middle ranks better than 51.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.63. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.8%), Hispanic (15.2%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wright City Middle is 13.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wright City Middle is $12,176.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wright City Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Wright City Middle 220th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Wright City Middle in the ranking list.)

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Wright City R-II Of Warren County:

SchoolDigger ranks Wright City R-II Of Warren County 120th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wright City Middle

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Rank History for all students at Wright City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.24 468th 619 24.4%
2007 32.98 505th 624 19.1%
2008 35.25 504th 624 19.2%
2009 18.34 547th 601 9.0%
2010 19.46 566th 614 7.8%
2011 14.76 583rd 625 6.7%
2012 20.87 559th 623 10.3%
2013 49.52 353rd 649 45.6%
2014 36.99 463rd 633 26.9%
2015 46.33 316th 585 46.0%
2016 59.47 161st 435 63.0%
2017 60.46 197th 568 65.3%
2018 42.83 324th 552 41.3%
2019 31.20 440th 587 25.0%
2021 43.08 264th 454 41.9%
2022 47.15 252nd 459 45.1%
2023 53.56 208th 459 54.7%
2024 51.63 220th 451 51.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wright City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.28 76th 192 60.4%
2024 61.90 50th 194 74.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wright City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.96 350th 422 17.1%
2019 29.33 383rd 482 20.5%
2021 56.01 134th 371 63.9%
2022 60.84 115th 365 68.5%
2023 65.22 83rd 382 78.3%
2024 55.64 149th 378 60.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wright City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.97 115th 162 29.0%
2021 36.82 124th 195 36.4%
2022 49.19 90th 187 51.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wright City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.82 105th 130 19.2%
2021 39.57 40th 67 40.3%
2022 36.32 46th 78 41.0%
2023 25.41 63rd 74 14.9%
2024 34.64 55th 74 25.7%
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Rank History for White students at Wright City Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.49 265th 479 44.7%
2019 25.87 426th 527 19.2%
2021 35.72 249th 376 33.8%
2022 41.33 222nd 381 41.7%
2023 48.49 189th 385 50.9%
2024 47.65 189th 379 50.1%
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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 Wright City 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 170 170
1992 163 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 139 14 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1994 236 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1995 248 18 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1996 248 18 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1997 259 16 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 279
1998 258 25 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1999 268 18 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2000 295 17 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2001 319 24 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2002 328 37 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 373
2003 328 37 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 373
2004 319 44 0 10 6 n/a n/a 0 379
2005 422 44 2 14 4 n/a n/a 0 486
2006 409 37 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2007 408 27 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 392 25 1 16 2 n/a n/a 0 436
2009 402 33 1 16 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2010 296 28 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 336
2011 304 22 0 13 2 0 0 0 341
2012 301 20 0 17 1 0 3 0 342
2013 302 20 0 18 0 0 4 0 344
2014 293 24 2 22 0 0 6 0 347
2015 283 25 2 25 0 0 7 0 342
2016 271 21 2 28 0 1 10 0 333
2017 284 23 3 33 0 0 11 0 354
2018 295 24 2 37 1 0 22 0 381
2019 327 20 2 40 1 0 24 0 414
2020 322 14 1 42 1 0 17 0 397
2021 319 17 0 45 0 0 20 0 401
2022 294 16 0 44 0 0 24 0 378
2023 303 16 1 50 2 0 23 0 395
2024 294 12 2 59 2 0 19 0 388

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 Wright City Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 170 13.6 12.5 n/a
1992 178 13.6 13.0 n/a
1993 154 10.6 14.5 n/a
1994 248 14.9 16.6 0
1995 268 19.3 13.9 n/a
1996 268 19.3 13.9 n/a
1997 279 20.5 13.6 34.4
1998 285 21.5 13.3 0
1999 290 20.1 14.4 31
2000 316 21.2 14.9 36.4
2001 350 20.2 17.3 33.1
2002 373 22.8 16.4 41.8
2003 373 22.8 16.4 41.8
2004 379 24.8 15.3 47.2
2005 486 31.0 15.7 45.5
2006 466 32.6 14.3 44.6
2007 454 31.5 14.4 43.8
2008 436 31.1 14.0 41.1
2009 454 32.1 14.1 45.4
2010 336 22.3 15.0 51.8
2011 341 21.4 15.8 56.3
2012 342 22.1 15.4 56.7
2013 344 22.3 15.3 61.3
2014 347 22.8 15.2 52.2
2015 342 23.0 14.8 55.6
2016 333 23.0 14.4 52
2017 354 23.7 14.9 50.8
2018 381 22.9 16.6 47
2019 414 25.5 16.2 37.2
2020 397 26.9 14.7 39.5
2021 401 27.9 14.3 34.7
2022 378 28.1 13.4 41.8
2023 395 29.5 13.3 49.6
2024 388 29.1 13.2 43.6

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 Wright City Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 170 13.6 12.5 n/a
1992 178 13.6 13.0 n/a
1993 154 10.6 14.5 n/a
1994 248 14.9 16.6 0
1995 268 19.3 13.9 n/a
1996 268 19.3 13.9 n/a
1997 279 20.5 13.6 34.4
1998 285 21.5 13.3 0
1999 290 20.1 14.4 31
2000 316 21.2 14.9 36.4
2001 350 20.2 17.3 33.1
2002 373 22.8 16.4 41.8
2003 373 22.8 16.4 41.8
2004 379 24.8 15.3 47.2
2005 486 31.0 15.7 45.5
2006 466 32.6 14.3 44.6
2007 454 31.5 14.4 43.8
2008 436 31.1 14.0 41.1
2009 454 32.1 14.1 45.4
2010 336 22.3 15.0 51.8
2011 341 21.4 15.8 56.3
2012 342 22.1 15.4 56.7
2013 344 22.3 15.3 61.3
2014 347 22.8 15.2 52.2
2015 342 23.0 14.8 55.6
2016 333 23.0 14.4 52
2017 354 23.7 14.9 50.8
2018 381 22.9 16.6 47
2019 414 25.5 16.2 37.2
2020 397 26.9 14.7 39.5
2021 401 27.9 14.3 34.7
2022 378 28.1 13.4 41.8
2023 395 29.5 13.3 49.6
2024 388 29.1 13.2 43.6

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 Wright City Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $526 (5.2%) $9,646 (94.8%) $10,173
2020 $1,063 (9.3%) $10,382 (90.7%) $11,445
2021 $1,817 (16.5%) $9,214 (83.5%) $11,031
2022 $983 (8.1%) $11,193 (91.9%) $12,176

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wright City Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 440th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 208th of 459 Middle schools
 29.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Wright City Middle)32.947.3
 14.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wright City R-II Of Warren County)32.947.3
 14.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wright City Middle)38.642.2
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wright City R-II Of Warren County)38.642.2
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wright City Middle)2721.8
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wright City R-II Of Warren County)2721.8
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wright City Middle)2627.2
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wright City R-II Of Warren County)2627.2
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Wright City Middle)43.226.6
 16.6%
   8th Grade Science (Wright City R-II Of Warren County)43.226.6
 16.6%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wright City Middle)36.351.2
 14.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wright City R-II Of Warren County)36.351.2
 14.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414395
 4.6%
African American2016
 20%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic4050
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White327303
 7.3%
Two or More Races2423
 4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.2%49.6%
 12.4%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 388 students attended Wright City Middle.

Students who attend Wright City Middle usually go on to attend Wright City High

Wright City Middle ranks 220th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Wright City Middle are 76% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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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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