Excellent
#248 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 11% in state
Reeds Spring Middle
Middle School · Reeds Spring R-iv · Reeds Spring, MO
A Reeds Spring R-iv middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
345 MORRILL LANE, Reeds Spring, MO 65737
- Math 57% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reeds Spring Middle score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
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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Where Reeds Spring Middle 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$60,713
Median home value
$242,100
Median rent
$919/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Reeds Spring R-iv
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reeds Spring Middle is listed in REEDS SPRING R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reeds Spring Middle
Reeds Spring Middle is a public middle school in Reeds Spring, MO, part of Reeds Spring R-iv, serving approximately 292 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reeds Spring Middle
What grades does Reeds Spring Middle serve?
Reeds Spring Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Reeds Spring Middle?
Reeds Spring Middle has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reeds Spring Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Reeds Spring Middle is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reeds Spring Middle rank in MO?
Reeds Spring Middle ranks #248 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Reeds Spring Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Reeds Spring Middle 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 Reeds Spring Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reeds Spring Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Reeds Spring Middle a charter school?
No, Reeds Spring Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reeds Spring Middle a Title I school?
No, Reeds Spring Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reeds Spring Middle?
58.6% of students at Reeds Spring 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (417) 272-8245
- Area population (ZIP 65737)
- 8,279
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 65737; 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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