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Oak Grove Middle
Middle School · Oak Grove R-vi · Oak Grove, MO
An Oak Grove R-vi middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 SE 12th STREET, Oak Grove, MO 64075
- Math 32% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Grove Middle score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak 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. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,420/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak 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
$80,825
Median home value
$233,400
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Valley South Middle SchlEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 530 | 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.
Oak Grove R-vi
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,903NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Grove Middle is listed in OAK GROVE R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Grove Middle
Oak Grove Middle is a public middle school in Oak Grove, MO, part of Oak Grove R-vi, serving approximately 471 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,047 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Grove Middle
What grades does Oak Grove Middle serve?
Oak Grove Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Grove Middle?
Oak Grove Middle has an enrollment of approximately 471 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Grove Middle rank in MO?
Oak Grove Middle ranks #2,047 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Oak Grove Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Grove Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Oak Grove Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Grove Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Grove Middle a charter school?
No, Oak Grove Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Grove Middle a Title I school?
No, Oak Grove Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Grove Middle?
32.9% of students at Oak 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 471
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (816) 690-4154
- Area population (ZIP 64075)
- 11,979
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 64075; 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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