Very Good
#690 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 31% in state
Nixa Junior High
Middle School · Nixa Public Schools · Nixa, MO
A middle school in Nixa, MO where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 South Main Street, Nixa, MO 65714
- Math 69% vs MO 44% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nixa Junior High score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 65% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
25.3%
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 Nixa Junior 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nixa), 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
$82,548
Median home value
$261,300
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Ozark Jr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 7–8 | 4.6 mi | 981 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nixa Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nixa Junior High is listed in Nixa Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nixa Junior High
Nixa Junior High is a public middle school in Nixa, MO, part of Nixa Public Schools, serving approximately 1,073 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nixa Junior High
What grades does Nixa Junior High serve?
Nixa Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Nixa Junior High?
Nixa Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,073 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nixa Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nixa Junior High is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nixa Junior High rank in MO?
Nixa Junior High ranks #690 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Nixa Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Nixa Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Nixa Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nixa Junior High has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nixa Junior High a charter school?
No, Nixa Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nixa Junior High a Title I school?
No, Nixa Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nixa Junior High?
25.3% of students at Nixa Junior 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Christian County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (417) 724-6400
- Area population (ZIP 65714)
- 35,243
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 65714; 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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