Very Good
#621 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 28% in state
Hallsville Middle
Middle School · Hallsville R-iv · Hallsville, MO
A Hallsville R-iv middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
421 HWY 124 E, Hallsville, MO 65255
- Math 68% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hallsville Middle score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.4%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Hallsville 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average264/100K
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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
$80,392
Median home value
$225,400
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Hallsville R-iv
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hallsville Middle is listed in HALLSVILLE R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hallsville Middle
Hallsville Middle is a public middle school in Hallsville, MO, part of Hallsville R-iv, serving approximately 347 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #621 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hallsville Middle
What grades does Hallsville Middle serve?
Hallsville Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hallsville Middle?
Hallsville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallsville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallsville Middle is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hallsville Middle rank in MO?
Hallsville Middle ranks #621 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Hallsville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hallsville 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 Hallsville Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hallsville Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hallsville Middle a charter school?
No, Hallsville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hallsville Middle a Title I school?
No, Hallsville Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hallsville Middle?
33.4% of students at Hallsville 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
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (573) 696-5512
- Area population (ZIP 65255)
- 5,141
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 65255; 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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