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#1161 of 2,221 schools in MO
Mountain Grove Middle
Middle School · Mountain Grove R-iii · Mountain Grove, MO
A Mountain Grove R-iii middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
PO BOX 806, Mountain Grove, MO 65711
- Math 45% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MO 44% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain Grove Middle score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 43% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 44 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Grove 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,807/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain Grove), 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
$51,154
Median home value
$120,600
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65711; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Grove Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Skyview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Ozark Regional Juvenile Det CtEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mountain Grove R-iii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,452NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Grove Middle is listed in MOUNTAIN GROVE R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Grove Middle
Mountain Grove Middle is a public middle school in Mountain Grove, MO, part of Mountain Grove R-iii, serving approximately 451 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,161 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Grove Middle
What grades does Mountain Grove Middle serve?
Mountain Grove Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain Grove Middle?
Mountain Grove Middle has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Grove Middle is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Grove Middle rank in MO?
Mountain Grove Middle ranks #1,161 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mountain Grove Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Grove Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Mountain Grove Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Grove Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mountain Grove Middle a charter school?
No, Mountain Grove Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Grove Middle a Title I school?
No, Mountain Grove Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Grove Middle?
58.5% of students at Mountain Grove 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
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (417) 926-3177
- Area population (ZIP 65711)
- 8,690
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 65711; 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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