Excellent
#264 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 12% in state
Bourbon Middle School
Middle School · Crawford Co. R-i · Bourbon, MO
A Crawford Co. R-i middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1444 OLD HIGHWAY 66, Bourbon, MO 65441
- Math 51% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bourbon Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bourbon 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated856/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bourbon), 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
$63,139
Median home value
$184,700
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meramec Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–11 | 3.7 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Crawford Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bourbon Middle School is listed in CRAWFORD CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bourbon Middle School
Bourbon Middle School is a public middle school in Bourbon, MO, part of Crawford Co. R-i, serving approximately 239 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bourbon Middle School
What grades does Bourbon Middle School serve?
Bourbon Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Bourbon Middle School?
Bourbon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourbon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bourbon Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bourbon Middle School rank in MO?
Bourbon Middle School ranks #264 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bourbon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bourbon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Bourbon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bourbon Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bourbon Middle School a charter school?
No, Bourbon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bourbon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bourbon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bourbon Middle School?
54.0% of students at Bourbon 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (573) 732-4424
- Area population (ZIP 65441)
- 5,086
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 65441; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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