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#1545 of 2,221 schools in MO
Leeton Middle
Middle School · Leeton R-x · Leeton, MO
A Leeton R-x middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 N MAIN, Leeton, MO 64761
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leeton Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Leeton 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average361/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,500
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$847/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Leeton R-x
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,476NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leeton Middle is listed in LEETON R-X; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leeton Middle
Leeton Middle is a public middle school in Leeton, MO, part of Leeton R-x, serving approximately 64 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,545 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leeton Middle
What grades does Leeton Middle serve?
Leeton Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Leeton Middle?
Leeton Middle has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leeton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leeton Middle is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leeton Middle rank in MO?
Leeton Middle ranks #1,545 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Leeton Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Leeton Middle 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 Leeton Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leeton Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Leeton Middle a charter school?
No, Leeton Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leeton Middle a Title I school?
No, Leeton Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leeton Middle?
54.7% of students at Leeton 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
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (660) 653-4314
- Area population (ZIP 64761)
- 1,555
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 64761; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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