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#810 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 36% in state

Marshfield Jr. High

Middle School · Marshfield R-i · Marshfield, MO

A Marshfield R-i middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

660 N LOCUST ST, Marshfield, MO 65706

  • Math 52% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.1% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.4% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$10,018
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Marshfield Jr. High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 41 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.6%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Marshfield Jr. High 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,636/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshfield), 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

$76,304

Median home value

$234,400

Median rent

$780/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

81.3%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Marshfield R-i

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$10,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshfield Jr. High is listed in MARSHFIELD R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshfield Jr. High

Marshfield Jr. High is a public middle school in Marshfield, MO, part of Marshfield R-i, serving approximately 660 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #810 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshfield Jr. High

What grades does Marshfield Jr. High serve?

Marshfield Jr. High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Marshfield Jr. High?

Marshfield Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Jr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Jr. High is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshfield Jr. High rank in MO?

Marshfield Jr. High ranks #810 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Marshfield Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshfield Jr. High 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 Marshfield Jr. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshfield Jr. High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marshfield Jr. High a charter school?

No, Marshfield Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marshfield Jr. High a Title I school?

No, Marshfield Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshfield Jr. High?

35.6% of students at Marshfield Jr. High 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
660
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Webster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 65706)
17,479
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
37
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 65706; 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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