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#515 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 23% in state

South Callaway Middle

Middle School · South Callaway Co. R-ii · Mokane, MO

A South Callaway Co. R-ii middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10105 STATE RD C, Mokane, MO 65059

  • Math 48% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs MO 44% (2025)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.6% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.2% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$14,098
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Students at South Callaway Middle score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 MAP)
School
State
44%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
41%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.5%

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 South Callaway 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 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average420/100K

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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

$74,167

Median home value

$233,000

Median rent

$917/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

83.6%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65059; 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.

South Callaway Co. R-ii

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$14,098NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Callaway Middle is listed in SOUTH CALLAWAY CO. R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Callaway Middle

South Callaway Middle is a public middle school in Mokane, MO, part of South Callaway Co. R-ii, serving approximately 171 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #515 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Callaway Middle

What grades does South Callaway Middle serve?

South Callaway Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend South Callaway Middle?

South Callaway Middle has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Callaway Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at South Callaway Middle is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Callaway Middle rank in MO?

South Callaway Middle ranks #515 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is South Callaway Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

South Callaway Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 South Callaway Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Callaway Middle has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Callaway Middle a charter school?

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

Is South Callaway Middle a Title I school?

No, South Callaway Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

34.5% of students at South Callaway 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
171
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Callaway County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%
Area population (ZIP 65059)
1,008
Area median age
44
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 65059; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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