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#893 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 40% in state
California Middle
Middle School · Moniteau Co. R-i · California, MO
A Moniteau Co. R-i middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
211 S OWEN ST, California, MO 65018
- Math 39% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MO 44% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at California Middle score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 43 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where California 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,191
Median home value
$162,800
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Moniteau Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,132NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
California Middle is listed in MONITEAU CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California Middle
California Middle is a public middle school in California, MO, part of Moniteau Co. R-i, serving approximately 416 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #893 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California Middle
What grades does California Middle serve?
California Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend California Middle?
California Middle has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at California Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California Middle rank in MO?
California Middle ranks #893 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is California Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
California Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 California Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is California Middle a charter school?
No, California Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is California Middle a Title I school?
No, California Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Middle?
44.5% of students at California 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
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Moniteau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (573) 796-2146
- Area population (ZIP 65018)
- 7,811
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 65018; 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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