Kirbyville Middle

Kirbyville Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Kirbyville, Missouri, within Taney County. The school serves students from fourth through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 110 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, which allows for more individualized attention. With 13 full-time equivalent teachers, the faculty is well-equipped to support each student's educational needs.

Kirbyville Middle School ranks at #806 out of 2234 schools in Missouri, placing it around the 64th percentile among all middle schools in the state. The school’s MySchoolScout Rating and Academic Score are both 6.0 out of 10, indicating that there is room for academic growth. In ELA/Reading proficiency, 49% of students meet or exceed expectations, while in Math, 40% do so.

These scores suggest a focus on student development across various subject areas. The school is situated in a rural area near the town of Kirbyville, offering a close-knit community feel for its students and families.

With an enrollment of 110 students, Kirbyville Middle 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, Kirbyville Middle offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Kirbyville Middle 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.