Below Average
#1876 of 2,221 schools in MO
Clark Co. Middle
Middle School · Clark Co. R-i · Kahoka, MO
A Clark Co. R-i middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
384 N JEFFERSON, Kahoka, MO 63445
- Math 41% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs MO 42% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clark Co. Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clark Co. 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated868/100K
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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
$44,950
Median home value
$103,400
Median rent
$546/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Clark Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clark Co. Middle is listed in CLARK CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clark Co. Middle
Clark Co. Middle is a public middle school in Kahoka, MO, part of Clark Co. R-i, serving approximately 228 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,876 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clark Co. Middle
What grades does Clark Co. Middle serve?
Clark Co. Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clark Co. Middle?
Clark Co. Middle has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Co. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Clark Co. Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clark Co. Middle rank in MO?
Clark Co. Middle ranks #1,876 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Clark Co. Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Clark Co. 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 Clark Co. Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Co. Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clark Co. Middle a charter school?
No, Clark Co. Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clark Co. Middle a Title I school?
No, Clark Co. Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clark Co. Middle?
57.9% of students at Clark Co. 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
- 228
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (660) 727-3319
- Area population (ZIP 63445)
- 3,945
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 63445; 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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