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#1529 of 2,221 schools in MO
Intermediate Sch.
Middle School · North St. Francois Co. R-i · Desloge, MO
A North St. Francois Co. R-i middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 ELM ST, Desloge, MO 63601
- Math 41% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MO 45% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Intermediate Sch. score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Intermediate Sch. 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,318/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Desloge), 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
$56,798
Median home value
$114,400
Median rent
$734/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Acres SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 423 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North St. Francois Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Intermediate Sch. is listed in NORTH ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Intermediate Sch.
Intermediate Sch. is a public middle school in Desloge, MO, part of North St. Francois Co. R-i, serving approximately 354 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,529 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 Intermediate Sch.
What grades does Intermediate Sch. serve?
Intermediate Sch. serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Intermediate Sch.?
Intermediate Sch. has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Intermediate Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Intermediate Sch. is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Intermediate Sch. rank in MO?
Intermediate Sch. ranks #1,529 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Intermediate Sch.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Intermediate Sch. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Intermediate Sch.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Intermediate Sch. has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Intermediate Sch. a charter school?
No, Intermediate Sch. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Intermediate Sch. a Title I school?
No, Intermediate Sch. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Intermediate Sch.?
45.8% of students at Intermediate Sch. 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- St. Francois County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (573) 431-3300
- Area population (ZIP 63601)
- 16,434
- Area average commute
- 22.4 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 63601; 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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