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#1066 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 48% in state
Middle Sch.
Middle School · Neosho School District · Neosho, MO
A Neosho School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 HALE MCGINTY DR, Neosho, MO 64850
- Math 33% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 45% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle Sch. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
62.2%
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 Middle Sch. 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,437/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Neosho), 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
$60,945
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$762/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Neosho School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middle Sch. is listed in NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle Sch.
Middle Sch. is a public middle school in Neosho, MO, part of Neosho School District, serving approximately 725 students in grades 5th-6th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,066 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle Sch.
What grades does Middle Sch. serve?
Middle Sch. serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Middle Sch.?
Middle Sch. has an enrollment of approximately 725 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Sch. is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle Sch. rank in MO?
Middle Sch. ranks #1,066 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Middle Sch.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Middle Sch. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Middle Sch.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle Sch. has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Middle Sch. a charter school?
No, Middle Sch. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle Sch. a Title I school?
No, Middle Sch. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle Sch.?
62.2% of students at Middle Sch. 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 725
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Newton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (417) 451-8650
- Area population (ZIP 64850)
- 25,355
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 64850; 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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