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#1429 of 2,221 schools in MO
Poplar Bluff Middle School
Middle School · Poplar Bluff R-i · Poplar Bluff, MO
A Poplar Bluff R-i middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 VICTORY LANE, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
- Math 39% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Poplar Bluff Middle School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Poplar Bluff 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat 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 | 0.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Westwood Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 2.7 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
- #1 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 Middle School is listed in POPLAR BLUFF R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Poplar Bluff Middle School
Poplar Bluff Middle School is a public middle school in Poplar Bluff, MO, part of Poplar Bluff R-i, serving approximately 970 students in grades 4th-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,429 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Poplar Bluff Middle School
What grades does Poplar Bluff Middle School serve?
Poplar Bluff Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Middle School?
Poplar Bluff Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 970 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poplar Bluff Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Poplar Bluff Middle School rank in MO?
Poplar Bluff Middle School ranks #1,429 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Poplar Bluff Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Poplar Bluff Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Poplar Bluff Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Poplar Bluff Middle School a charter school?
No, Poplar Bluff Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Poplar Bluff Middle School a Title I school?
No, Poplar Bluff Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Poplar Bluff Middle School?
72.0% of students at Poplar Bluff 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 970
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (573) 785-5566
- 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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