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#2097 of 2,221 schools in MO
Poplar Bluff Jr. High
Middle School · Poplar Bluff R-i · Poplar Bluff, MO
A Poplar Bluff R-i middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
550 N WESTWOOD, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
- Math 39% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poplar Bluff Jr. High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Poplar Bluff Jr. 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low248/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poplar Bluff), 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
$49,979
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63901; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Grove SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Westwood Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 209 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Poplar Bluff R-i
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $11,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Poplar Bluff Jr. High is listed in POPLAR BLUFF R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poplar Bluff Jr. High
Poplar Bluff Jr. High is a public middle school in Poplar Bluff, MO, part of Poplar Bluff R-i, serving approximately 750 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,097 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poplar Bluff Jr. High
What grades does Poplar Bluff Jr. High serve?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 750 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Jr. High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poplar Bluff Jr. High rank in MO?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High ranks #2,097 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Poplar Bluff Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Poplar Bluff Jr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poplar Bluff Jr. High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Poplar Bluff Jr. High a charter school?
No, Poplar Bluff Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poplar Bluff Jr. High a Title I school?
No, Poplar Bluff Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poplar Bluff Jr. High?
62.7% of students at Poplar Bluff Jr. 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
- 750
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (573) 785-5602
- Area population (ZIP 63901)
- 34,920
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 63901; 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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