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#951 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 43% in state
East Prairie Middle
Middle School · East Prairie R-ii · East Prairie, MO
An East Prairie R-ii middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 10, East Prairie, MO 63845
- Math 38% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MO 44% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Prairie Middle score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2021, reaching 33% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 17 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/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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Where East Prairie 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated878/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Prairie), 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
$41,919
Median home value
$94,100
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
East Prairie R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Prairie Middle is listed in EAST PRAIRIE R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Prairie Middle
East Prairie Middle is a public middle school in East Prairie, MO, part of East Prairie R-ii, serving approximately 317 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #951 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Prairie Middle
What grades does East Prairie Middle serve?
East Prairie Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend East Prairie Middle?
East Prairie Middle has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Prairie Middle rank in MO?
East Prairie Middle ranks #951 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is East Prairie Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
East Prairie Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 East Prairie Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Prairie Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is East Prairie Middle a charter school?
No, East Prairie Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Prairie Middle a Title I school?
No, East Prairie Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Prairie Middle?
100.0% of students at East Prairie 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
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mississippi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (573) 649-9368
- Area population (ZIP 63845)
- 5,378
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 63845; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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