Excellent
#79 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 4% in state
John A. Evans Middle
Middle School · Potosi R-iii · Potosi, MO
A Potosi R-iii middle school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
303 S LEAD ST, Potosi, MO 63664
- Math 72% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John A. Evans Middle score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where John A. Evans 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,908/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Potosi), 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
$52,071
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$659/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63664; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 4 | 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.
Potosi R-iii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,029NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
John A. Evans Middle is listed in POTOSI R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John A. Evans Middle
John A. Evans Middle is a public middle school in Potosi, MO, part of Potosi R-iii, serving approximately 291 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John A. Evans Middle
What grades does John A. Evans Middle serve?
John A. Evans Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend John A. Evans Middle?
John A. Evans Middle has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John A. Evans Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John A. Evans Middle is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John A. Evans Middle rank in MO?
John A. Evans Middle ranks #79 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is John A. Evans Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John A. Evans Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 John A. Evans Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John A. Evans Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John A. Evans Middle a charter school?
No, John A. Evans Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John A. Evans Middle a Title I school?
No, John A. Evans Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John A. Evans Middle?
100.0% of students at John A. Evans 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (573) 438-2101
- Area population (ZIP 63664)
- 9,060
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 63664; 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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