Middle Schools in Potosi R-III

The Potosi R-III school district in Missouri is home to two strong-performing middle schools: Trojan Intermediate (grades 4-6) and John A. Evans Middle (grades 7-8). Both schools have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with high test scores that outpace state averages.

Trojan Intermediate stands out for its impressive mathematics performance, with 65.8% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better on the MAP assessment, significantly higher than the state average of 45.5%. The school also boasts strong ELA scores, with 64% of 5th graders and 57.3% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better. John A. Evans Middle has also demonstrated solid academic performance, with 52.8% of 7th graders and 28.2% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on the MAP Mathematics assessment, outpacing the state averages. The school's exceptional performance on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, with 90.2% of students scoring proficient or better, is particularly noteworthy.

Both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this challenge, the schools have maintained a focus on small class sizes and individualized attention, with student-teacher ratios of 13.1 at Trojan Intermediate and 11.1 at John A. Evans Middle. This commitment to supporting their students has resulted in consistently strong academic performance, making these middle schools standouts within the Potosi R-III district.