Summary:
The Fordland Middle school is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Fordland R-III school district in Missouri. With a total enrollment of 145 students, the school's performance is evaluated based on various metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism rates, free and reduced lunch rates, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios.
Fordland Middle's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) are generally lower than the state averages for Missouri. In 2024-2025, the school's 6th grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 29.2% compared to the state average of 45.5%, and its 7th grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 34% compared to the state average of 43.2%. Similarly, the school's 6th grade ELA proficiency rate was 30.9% compared to the state average of 39.3%, and its 7th grade ELA proficiency rate was 34% compared to the state average of 39.4%. The school's 8th grade ELA proficiency rate was 40%, slightly lower than the state average of 42.2%.
In addition to academic performance, Fordland Middle faces other challenges. The school's chronic absenteeism rate was 13.2% in 2023-2024, which is relatively high. Furthermore, 40% of the school's students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's spending per student of $10,530 in 2021-2022 was higher than the state average, but it's unclear how these funds are being allocated to address the school's needs. With a student-teacher ratio of 17.9, Fordland Middle has a relatively low ratio, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention and support for students.
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