Higbee Middle School

Higbee Middle School is a rural public middle school serving students in grades six through eight. Located at 101 Evans Street in Higbee, Missouri, the school has an enrollment of just 50 students and employs four full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of about 12.5:1. The small class sizes allow for more personalized attention from educators.

While academic performance scores are currently lower than those of many other schools in Missouri, with only 24% of students meeting proficiency standards in ELA and reading, and just 10% reaching proficiency in math, Higbee Middle School is focused on student development and improvement. The school community aims to support each child's unique needs and growth. Higbee Middle School sits in a quiet rural area, offering a close-knit setting where students can build strong relationships with their peers and teachers.

With an enrollment of 50 students, Higbee Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Higbee Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.