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#1872 of 2,221 schools in MO

Bloomfield Middle

Middle School · Bloomfield R-xiv · Bloomfield, MO

A Bloomfield R-xiv middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

505 COURT ST, Bloomfield, MO 63825

  • Math 41% vs MO 45% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs MO 45% (2025)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.6% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.5% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$10,731
Chronic Absenteeism6.9%

Students at Bloomfield Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 MAP)
School
State
45%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 MAP)
School
State
45%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2021, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bloomfield Middle 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average473/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,759

Median home value

$99,700

Median rent

$770/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Juvenile Ctr.Enrollment path unverifiedNot rated2–120.0 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bloomfield R-xiv

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$10,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bloomfield Middle is listed in BLOOMFIELD R-XIV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bloomfield Middle

Bloomfield Middle is a public middle school in Bloomfield, MO, part of Bloomfield R-xiv, serving approximately 188 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,872 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bloomfield Middle

What grades does Bloomfield Middle serve?

Bloomfield Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Bloomfield Middle?

Bloomfield Middle has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Middle is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bloomfield Middle rank in MO?

Bloomfield Middle ranks #1,872 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Bloomfield Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Bloomfield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Bloomfield Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bloomfield Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bloomfield Middle a charter school?

No, Bloomfield Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bloomfield Middle a Title I school?

No, Bloomfield Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bloomfield Middle?

50.0% of students at Bloomfield Middle 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
188
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Stoddard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.9%
Area population (ZIP 63825)
4,213
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
43.3
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 63825; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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