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#1868 of 2,221 schools in MO

Wright City Middle

Middle School · Wright City R-ii of Warren Co. · Wright City, MO

A Wright City R-ii of Warren Co. middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 BELL RD, Wright City, MO 63390

  • Math 33% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs MO 44% (2025)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$12,538
Chronic Absenteeism22.2%

Students at Wright City Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 MAP)
School
State
44%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 34% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 41 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.6%

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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The neighborhood

Where Wright City Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average633/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wright City), 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

$79,803

Median home value

$244,500

Median rent

$872/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

83.7%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63390; 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
High Road School of Wright CityPrivate · tuition6.44–121.0 mi37Compare →
Liberty Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0PK–121.2 mi159Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wright City R-ii of Warren Co.

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,538NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wright City Middle is listed in WRIGHT CITY R-II OF WARREN CO.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wright City Middle

Wright City Middle is a public middle school in Wright City, MO, part of Wright City R-ii of Warren Co., serving approximately 388 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,868 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wright City Middle

What grades does Wright City Middle serve?

Wright City Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Wright City Middle?

Wright City Middle has an enrollment of approximately 388 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright City Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Wright City Middle is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wright City Middle rank in MO?

Wright City Middle ranks #1,868 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Wright City Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Wright City Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Wright City Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wright City Middle has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wright City Middle a charter school?

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

Is Wright City Middle a Title I school?

No, Wright City Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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

43.6% of students at Wright City 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
388
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Warren County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.2%
Area population (ZIP 63390)
10,856
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
41.5
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 63390; 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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