Summary:
The Fulton Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Fulton 58 school district in Missouri. With a total enrollment of 528 students, the school has faced declining performance in recent years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 156 out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023 to 268 out of 438 in 2024-2025.
Academically, Fulton Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to state averages in both math and English language arts across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, only 34.1% of 6th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 45.5%. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.6%, which is above the state average. These academic challenges may be exacerbated by the school's high poverty levels, with nearly half of the student population qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $10,631 in 2021-2022, Fulton Middle School's performance has not kept pace with the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.7 is slightly lower than the state average, but this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Further investigation would be needed to identify the root causes of the school's struggles and develop targeted strategies to support student learning and engagement.
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