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#618 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 28% in state

Doniphan Middle

Middle School · Doniphan R-i · Doniphan, MO

A Doniphan R-i middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

651 SUMMIT, Doniphan, MO 63935

  • Math 48% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.5Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.8 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$10,278
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Students at Doniphan Middle score 41% 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 Proficiency48%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 41% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
31%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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

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 Doniphan 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,876/100K

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

$44,758

Median home value

$113,700

Median rent

$713/mo

College educated

12.9%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

21.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Current River SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–120.2 mi12Compare →
West Point UpcPrivate · tuition5.3K–123.6 mi71Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Doniphan R-i

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$10,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Doniphan Middle is listed in DONIPHAN R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Doniphan Middle

Doniphan Middle is a public middle school in Doniphan, MO, part of Doniphan R-i, serving approximately 358 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #618 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Doniphan Middle

What grades does Doniphan Middle serve?

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

How many students attend Doniphan Middle?

Doniphan Middle has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Doniphan Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Doniphan Middle is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Doniphan Middle rank in MO?

Doniphan Middle ranks #618 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Doniphan Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Doniphan Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Doniphan Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Doniphan Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Doniphan Middle a charter school?

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

Is Doniphan Middle a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Doniphan 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
358
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ripley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%
Area population (ZIP 63935)
8,017
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
40.8
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 63935; 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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