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#1012 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 46% in state
Mexico Middle
Middle School · Mexico 59 · Mexico, MO
A Mexico 59 middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 WEST BLVD, Mexico, MO 65265
- Math 49% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mexico Middle score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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 Mexico 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 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$54,387
Median home value
$127,500
Median rent
$715/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65265; 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.
Mexico 59
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,582NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mexico Middle is listed in MEXICO 59; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mexico Middle
Mexico Middle is a public middle school in Mexico, MO, part of Mexico 59, serving approximately 472 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,012 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mexico Middle
What grades does Mexico Middle serve?
Mexico Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mexico Middle?
Mexico Middle has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mexico Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mexico Middle is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mexico Middle rank in MO?
Mexico Middle ranks #1,012 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mexico Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mexico Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Mexico Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mexico Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mexico Middle a charter school?
No, Mexico Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mexico Middle a Title I school?
No, Mexico Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mexico Middle?
100.0% of students at Mexico 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
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Audrain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (573) 581-4664
- Area population (ZIP 65265)
- 15,131
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 65265; 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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