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#247 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 11% in state

Ozark Middle School

Middle School · Ozark R-vi · Ozark, MO

An Ozark R-vi middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3600 N HWY NN, Ozark, MO 65721

  • Math 71% vs MO 47% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs MO 45% (2025)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.4Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.9% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+25.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.8 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment5.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$11,197
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Ozark Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency71%(2025 MAP)
School
State
47%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 MAP)
School
State
45%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 8 points since 2021, reaching 66% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
71%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.2%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Ozark Middle School 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated764/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ozark), 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

$76,552

Median home value

$253,700

Median rent

$991/mo

College educated

34.6%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summit Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.04–62.6 mi468Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ozark R-vi

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#2 of 8
District spending per student
$11,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ozark Middle School is listed in OZARK R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ozark Middle School

Ozark Middle School is a public middle school in Ozark, MO, part of Ozark R-vi, serving approximately 898 students in grades 5th-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ozark Middle School

What grades does Ozark Middle School serve?

Ozark Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.

How many students attend Ozark Middle School?

Ozark Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 898 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ozark Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ozark Middle School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ozark Middle School rank in MO?

Ozark Middle School ranks #247 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Ozark Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ozark Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Ozark Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ozark Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ozark Middle School a charter school?

No, Ozark Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ozark Middle School a Title I school?

No, Ozark Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ozark Middle School?

34.2% of students at Ozark Middle School 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
898
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
67
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Christian County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 65721)
34,112
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
38.1
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 65721; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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