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Blue Eye Middle

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Blue Eye Middle ranks 287 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

287^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 34% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Blue Eye Middle is a public middle school located in Blue Eye, Missouri, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 157 students. The school is part of the Blue Eye R-V school district, which is ranked 156 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blue Eye Middle has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 13.8% in 2021-2022 to 25.4% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the nearby Kirbyville Middle (10.5% in 2023-2024) and Reeds Spring Intermediate (27.9% in 2023-2024). While the school performs well in some areas, such as 8th grade science (41.8% proficient in 2024-2025), they struggle in others, particularly 8th grade English Language Arts (16.3% proficient in 2024-2025), which is significantly lower than the state average of 42.2%.

Blue Eye Middle has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.68% in 2023-2024 to 58.55% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby Kirbyville Middle (65.45% in 2023-2024) and Reeds Spring Intermediate (60.25% in 2023-2024). The school's spending per student has also seen a steady increase, from $12,027 in 2018-2019 to $16,247 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby schools.

140

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,021

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

512 State Hwy 13
Blue Eye, MO 65611-0105

(417) 779-4299

District: Blue Eye R-V

Students who attend Blue Eye Middle usually attend:

High:

Blue Eye High

Feeder schools for Blue Eye Middle:

Elementary:

Blue Eye Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 53rd percentile in 2013 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (30% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2013

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Missouri avg38%

287^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 48% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

156^th of 367Blue Eye R-V among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	38.3	287 of 438	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.7	183 of 451	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	79.9	66 of 454	85.5%	★★★★☆
2019	56.2	237 of 587	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.4	293 of 552	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.0	292 of 568	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	59.0	166 of 435	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.1	282 of 585	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	48.3	357 of 633	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.9	307 of 649	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	45.2	386 of 623	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.1	363 of 625	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.5	195 of 614	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.9	277 of 601	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.9	171 of 624	72.6%	★★★★☆
2007	43.1	414 of 624	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	49.0	309 of 619	50.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	55.5	171 of 482	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.6	229 of 422	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	24.0	290 of 358	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	50.1	177 of 379	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.5	84 of 376	77.7%	★★★★☆
2019	51.8	220 of 527	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.0	290 of 479	39.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)65th percentile+5 vs school

White (2025)19th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Science42%+3 vs state

Mathematics31%-5 vs state

English Language Arts16%-26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)					MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)					MAP Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blue Eye Middle	Public	5-8	512 State Hwy 13	Blue Eye	65611	Stone County	Blue Eye R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 779-4299	140	14	10.2	48.6%	131 (93.6%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	38.3	287^th of 438 public middle schools	34.5%		57.7	183^rd of 451 public middle schools	59.4%	104		39.2			25.7		41.8					16.3		$18,021	$1,418	$16,603
Cedar Ridge Intermediate	Public	4-6	308 Cedar Ridge Drive	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 334-5137	515	37	14.0	71.3%	319 (61.9%)	21 (4.1%)	121 (23.5%)	20 (3.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	28 (5.4%)								(n/a)	45.6	43.1	52.2			42.6		42.5	43.3	48.3				$11,615	$139	$11,476
Hollister Middle	Public	6-8	1798 State Hwy Bb	Hollister	65672	Taney County	Hollister R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 243-4035	314	25	12.7	61.8%	236 (75.2%)	7 (2.2%)	51 (16.2%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.5%)	53.4	201^st of 438 public middle schools	54.1%		47	239^th of 451 public middle schools	47.0%	38			48.6	44.2	41.9		30.0			36.6	36.8	33.7		$13,517	$650	$12,868
Branson Junior High	Public	7-8	263 Buccaneer Blvd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 334-3087	694	47	14.7	59.7%	510 (73.5%)	22 (3.2%)	117 (16.9%)	14 (2.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.9%)	70.8	103^rd of 438 public middle schools	76.5%		58.8	176^th of 451 public middle schools	61.0%	73				52.9	38.6		41.7				46.8	50.3	98.3	$11,751	$146	$11,605
Reeds Spring Middle	Public	7-8	345 Morrill Lane	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 272-8245	268	22	12.1	60.8%	229 (85.4%)	4 (1.5%)	17 (6.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	48.3	219^th of 438 public middle schools	50.0%		31.2	320^th of 451 public middle schools	29.0%	101				46.1	36.0		28.1				35.3	36.6	87.4	$16,904	$768	$16,136
Reeds Spring Intermediate	Public	5-6	175 Elementary Rd	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 272-8250	254	20	12.7	60.2%	215 (84.6%)	3 (1.2%)	19 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.9%)								(n/a)		31.3	51.1			46.2			36.0	37.6				$14,815	$744	$14,071
Buchanan Intermediate	Public	4-6	766 Buchanan Rd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 332-3201	465	33	14.0	57.6%	376 (80.9%)	6 (1.3%)	56 (12.0%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.4%)								(n/a)	41.5	48.0	58.2			44.3		56.1	53.6	55.0				$11,681	$155	$11,527
Kirbyville Middle	Public	4-8	6225 State Hwy 76 E	Kirbyville	65679	Taney County	Kirbyville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 348-0444	105	14	7.5	63.8%	88 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.7%)								(n/a)	33.4	61.8		78.9					61.8					$13,630	$452	$13,178

Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Eye Middle

Is Blue Eye Middle a good school?

Blue Eye Middle ranks 287^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Blue Eye Middle attend?

Students who attend Blue Eye Middle usually go on to attend Blue Eye High

How many students attend Blue Eye Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 140 students attended Blue Eye Middle.

What district is Blue Eye Middle in?

Blue Eye R-V

What is the racial makeup of Blue Eye Middle?

Students at Blue Eye Middle are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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