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#526 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 24% in state

Cabool Middle

Middle School · Cabool R-iv · Cabool, MO

A Cabool R-iv middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

725 Main St, Cabool, MO 65689

  • Math 37% vs MO 47% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.4% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.3% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$12,581
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Cabool Middle score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 MAP)
School
State
47%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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 Cabool 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low244/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cabool), 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

$42,990

Median home value

$128,900

Median rent

$651/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

22.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65689; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Cabool R-iv

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,581NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cabool Middle is listed in CABOOL R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cabool Middle

Cabool Middle is a public middle school in Cabool, MO, part of Cabool R-iv, serving approximately 205 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #526 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cabool Middle

What grades does Cabool Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Cabool Middle?

Cabool Middle has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabool Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Cabool Middle is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cabool Middle rank in MO?

Cabool Middle ranks #526 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Cabool Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Cabool Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Cabool Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cabool Middle has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cabool Middle a charter school?

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

Is Cabool Middle a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Cabool 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
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Texas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
Area population (ZIP 65689)
4,273
Area median age
48.6
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 65689; 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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