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#888 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 40% in state
Maries Co. Middle
Middle School · Maries Co. R-ii · Bland, MO
A Maries Co. R-ii middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 10, Bland, MO 65014
- Math 35% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MO 44% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Maries Co. Middle score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Maries Co. 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,357
Median home value
$134,200
Median rent
$761/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65014; 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.
Maries Co. R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maries Co. Middle is listed in MARIES CO. R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maries Co. Middle
Maries Co. Middle is a public middle school in Bland, MO, part of Maries Co. R-ii, serving approximately 191 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #888 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maries Co. Middle
What grades does Maries Co. Middle serve?
Maries Co. Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Maries Co. Middle?
Maries Co. Middle has an enrollment of approximately 191 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maries Co. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Maries Co. Middle is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maries Co. Middle rank in MO?
Maries Co. Middle ranks #888 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Maries Co. Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Maries Co. Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Maries Co. Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maries Co. Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Maries Co. Middle a charter school?
No, Maries Co. Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maries Co. Middle a Title I school?
No, Maries Co. Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maries Co. Middle?
96.9% of students at Maries Co. 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 191
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gasconade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (573) 646-3912
- Area population (ZIP 65014)
- 2,457
- Area median age
- 42
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 65014; 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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