Middle Schools in Kirksville R-III


Summary:

The Kirksville R-III school district in Missouri has only one middle school, William Matthew Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the middle of Missouri middle schools, with a performance rating of 3 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

While William Matthew Middle School's Algebra I proficiency rate is quite high at 76.8%, significantly above the district and state averages, the school's proficiency rates in other core subjects like mathematics and English language arts are generally below the state averages. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 44.71%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.9%.

Overall, the data provides a mixed picture of William Matthew Middle School's performance. The school has some standout areas, such as Algebra I proficiency, but also faces challenges in core academic subjects and has a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing these areas could be key priorities for the school and Kirksville R-III district to improve student outcomes.

District Detail

 1901 E Hamilton St
Kirksville, MO 63501-3904

 (660) 665-7774

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,374

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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