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Savannah Middle

Middle School · Savannah R-iii · Savannah, MO

A Savannah R-iii middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

10500 STATE ROUTE T, Savannah, MO 64485

  • Math 48% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.0Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$9,704
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Savannah Middle score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

37.8%

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 Savannah 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average591/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$61,679

Median home value

$188,700

Median rent

$837/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64485; 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
Hosanna Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–104.4 mi24Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Savannah R-iii

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$9,704NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Savannah Middle is listed in SAVANNAH R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Savannah Middle

Savannah Middle is a public middle school in Savannah, MO, part of Savannah R-iii, serving approximately 524 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,174 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Savannah Middle

What grades does Savannah Middle serve?

Savannah Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Savannah Middle?

Savannah Middle has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Savannah Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Savannah Middle is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Savannah Middle rank in MO?

Savannah Middle ranks #1,174 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Savannah Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Savannah Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Savannah Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Savannah Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Savannah Middle a charter school?

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

Is Savannah Middle a Title I school?

No, Savannah Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

37.8% of students at Savannah 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
524
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Andrew County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
Area population (ZIP 64485)
7,843
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
41.7
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 64485; 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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