Very Good
#809 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 36% in state
Macon Middle School
Middle School · Macon Co. R-i · Macon, MO
A Macon Co. R-i middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
702 N MISSOURI, Macon, MO 63552
- Math 48% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Macon Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Macon Middle School 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Macon), 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
$58,993
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$755/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Macon Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Macon Middle School is listed in MACON CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macon Middle School
Macon Middle School is a public middle school in Macon, MO, part of Macon Co. R-i, serving approximately 273 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macon Middle School
What grades does Macon Middle School serve?
Macon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Macon Middle School?
Macon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon Middle School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macon Middle School rank in MO?
Macon Middle School ranks #809 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Macon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Macon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Macon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macon Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Macon Middle School a charter school?
No, Macon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Macon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macon Middle School?
47.3% of students at Macon Middle School 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
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (660) 385-2189
- Area population (ZIP 63552)
- 7,383
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 63552; 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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