Below Average
#1731 of 2,221 schools in MO
Blair Oaks Middle School
Middle School · Blair Oaks R-ii · Jefferson City, MO
A Blair Oaks R-ii middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6124 FALCON LN, Jefferson City, MO 65101
- Math 80% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blair Oaks Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2021, reaching 71% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blair Oaks Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jefferson City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,013
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 962 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Blair Oaks R-ii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blair Oaks Middle School is listed in BLAIR OAKS R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blair Oaks Middle School
Blair Oaks Middle School is a public middle school in Jefferson City, MO, part of Blair Oaks R-ii, serving approximately 275 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,731 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blair Oaks Middle School
What grades does Blair Oaks Middle School serve?
Blair Oaks Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Blair Oaks Middle School?
Blair Oaks Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Oaks Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blair Oaks Middle School rank in MO?
Blair Oaks Middle School ranks #1,731 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Blair Oaks Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blair Oaks Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Blair Oaks Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blair Oaks Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blair Oaks Middle School a charter school?
No, Blair Oaks Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blair Oaks Middle School a Title I school?
No, Blair Oaks Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blair Oaks Middle School?
10.9% of students at Blair Oaks Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cole County
- Phone
- (573) 634-2053
- Area population (ZIP 65101)
- 29,777
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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