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#480 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 22% in state

Chillicothe Middle

Middle School · Chillicothe R-ii · Chillicothe, MO

A Chillicothe R-ii middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

1529 CALHOUN, Chillicothe, MO 64601

  • Math 45% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+11.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-4.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$11,446
Chronic Absenteeism9.2%

Students at Chillicothe Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42%

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 Chillicothe 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,107/100K

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

$58,804

Median home value

$145,000

Median rent

$756/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Verelle Peniston SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.3 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Chillicothe R-ii

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$11,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chillicothe Middle is listed in CHILLICOTHE R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chillicothe Middle

Chillicothe Middle is a public middle school in Chillicothe, MO, part of Chillicothe R-ii, serving approximately 371 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #480 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chillicothe Middle

What grades does Chillicothe Middle serve?

Chillicothe Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chillicothe Middle?

Chillicothe Middle has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Middle is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chillicothe Middle rank in MO?

Chillicothe Middle ranks #480 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Chillicothe Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Chillicothe Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Chillicothe Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chillicothe Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chillicothe Middle a charter school?

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

Is Chillicothe Middle a Title I school?

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

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

42.0% of students at Chillicothe 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Livingston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.2%
Area population (ZIP 64601)
12,110
Area average commute
17.3 min
Area median age
40.1
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 64601; 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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