Very Good
#626 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 28% in state
Hollister Middle
Middle School · Hollister R-v · Hollister, MO
A Hollister R-v middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1798 STATE HWY BB, Hollister, MO 65672
- Math 45% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hollister Middle score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hollister 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hollister), 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
$60,407
Median home value
$172,600
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65672; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| School of the OzarksPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Branson Jr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | 3.4 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Kirbyville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 4–8 | 3.5 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hollister R-v
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,706NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hollister Middle is listed in HOLLISTER R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hollister Middle
Hollister Middle is a public middle school in Hollister, MO, part of Hollister R-v, serving approximately 304 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #626 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hollister Middle
What grades does Hollister Middle serve?
Hollister Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hollister Middle?
Hollister Middle has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollister Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollister 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 Hollister Middle rank in MO?
Hollister Middle ranks #626 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Hollister Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hollister 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 Hollister Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollister Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hollister Middle a charter school?
No, Hollister Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hollister Middle a Title I school?
No, Hollister Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hollister Middle?
60.2% of students at Hollister 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
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Taney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (417) 243-4035
- Area population (ZIP 65672)
- 8,512
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 65672; 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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