Excellent
#17 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 1% in state
Polo Middle
Middle School · Polo R-vii · Polo, MO
A Polo R-vii middle school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 W SCHOOL ST, Polo, MO 64671
- Math 87% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Polo Middle score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 30 points since 2021, reaching 87% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Polo Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average337/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,891
Median home value
$166,800
Median rent
$495/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64671; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Polo R-vii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Polo Middle is listed in POLO R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Polo Middle
Polo Middle is a public middle school in Polo, MO, part of Polo R-vii, serving approximately 102 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polo Middle
What grades does Polo Middle serve?
Polo Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Polo Middle?
Polo Middle has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Polo Middle is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Polo Middle rank in MO?
Polo Middle ranks #17 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Polo Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Polo Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Polo Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polo Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Polo Middle a charter school?
No, Polo Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Polo Middle a Title I school?
No, Polo Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Polo Middle?
41.2% of students at Polo 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
- 102
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Caldwell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (660) 354-2200
- Area population (ZIP 64671)
- 1,877
- Area average commute
- 39.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 / EdFacts · 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 64671; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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