Below Average
#1961 of 2,221 schools in MO
Excelsior Springs Middle
Middle School · Excelsior Springs 40 · Excelsior Springs, MO
An Excelsior Springs 40 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 CROWN HILL RD, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
- Math 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Excelsior Springs Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Excelsior Springs Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,721/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Excelsior Springs), 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
$80,781
Median home value
$185,200
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Excelsior Springs 40
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Excelsior Springs Middle is listed in EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Excelsior Springs Middle
Excelsior Springs Middle is a public middle school in Excelsior Springs, MO, part of Excelsior Springs 40, serving approximately 596 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,961 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Excelsior Springs Middle
What grades does Excelsior Springs Middle serve?
Excelsior Springs Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Excelsior Springs Middle?
Excelsior Springs Middle has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Springs Middle is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excelsior Springs Middle rank in MO?
Excelsior Springs Middle ranks #1,961 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Excelsior Springs Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Excelsior Springs Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Excelsior Springs Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excelsior Springs Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Excelsior Springs Middle a charter school?
No, Excelsior Springs Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Excelsior Springs Middle a Title I school?
No, Excelsior Springs Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excelsior Springs Middle?
52.9% of students at Excelsior Springs 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
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (816) 630-9230
- Area population (ZIP 64024)
- 15,587
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 64024; 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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