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#2175 of 2,221 schools in MO
Fordland Middle
Middle School · Fordland R-iii · Fordland, MO
A Fordland R-iii middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1230 SCHOOL ST., Fordland, MO 65652
- Math 32% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fordland Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fordland 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$72,946
Median home value
$227,300
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65652; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Co Parochial #6Private · tuition | 3.2 | 1–8 | 3.4 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Webster Co Parochial #5Private · tuition | 2.2 | 1–8 | 4.2 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fordland R-iii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fordland Middle is listed in FORDLAND R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fordland Middle
Fordland Middle is a public middle school in Fordland, MO, part of Fordland R-iii, serving approximately 145 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,175 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fordland Middle
What grades does Fordland Middle serve?
Fordland Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fordland Middle?
Fordland Middle has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fordland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fordland Middle is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fordland Middle rank in MO?
Fordland Middle ranks #2,175 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Fordland Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Fordland Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Fordland Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fordland Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fordland Middle a charter school?
No, Fordland Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fordland Middle a Title I school?
No, Fordland Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fordland Middle?
40.0% of students at Fordland 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
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Webster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (417) 767-4554
- Area population (ZIP 65652)
- 5,014
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 65652; 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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