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Laura Speed Elliott Middle

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Laura Speed Elliott Middle ranks 321 st of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

321^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 27% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Laura Speed Elliott Middle is a public middle school in Boonville, Missouri, serving 322 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Boonville R-I School District, which is ranked 242 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite increased per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Laura Speed Elliott Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools over the past decade, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts below the state and district averages. Compared to nearby schools like Harrisburg Middle and Smithton Middle, Laura Speed Elliott Middle generally performs worse, though it outperforms Wm. N. Clark Middle. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which are significantly higher than the state average.

While Laura Speed Elliott Middle faces significant academic and attendance-related challenges, the school's potential for improvement is evident. With targeted interventions and support, the school may be able to address the factors contributing to its struggles and provide a better educational experience for its students.

313

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,292

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 Main St
Boonville, MO 65233-1659

(660) 882-6649

District: Boonville R-I

Students who attend Laura Speed Elliott Middle usually attend:

High:

Boonville High

Feeder schools for Laura Speed Elliott Middle:

Elementary:	David Barton Elementary
	Hannah Cole Primary

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.7%

Two or more races:

11.8%

African American:

7.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 30th percentile in 2015 → 27th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (28% vs 40% meeting standards)

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

!English Language Arts scores 16 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg28%

Missouri avg40%

321^st of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Bottom 27%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 30% (2015) to bottom 27% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

242^nd of 367Boonville R-I 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	30.1	321 of 438	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.2	313 of 451	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	30.4	331 of 459	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.3	335 of 459	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.3	277 of 454	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.2	429 of 587	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	31.8	413 of 552	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	32.5	425 of 568	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	20.4	375 of 435	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	37.5	408 of 585	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	48.0	359 of 633	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.3	440 of 649	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	33.6	505 of 623	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	35.8	473 of 625	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	27.2	544 of 614	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	40.9	425 of 601	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	38.4	481 of 624	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	29.4	526 of 624	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	39.6	450 of 619	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	24.5	158 of 204	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	54.3	154 of 369	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.0	133 of 378	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.2	140 of 382	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.7	148 of 365	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.5	63 of 371	83.0%	★★★★☆
2019	53.5	184 of 482	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.9	177 of 422	58.1%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	23.8	41 of 48	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	15.1	184 of 196	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	22.7	169 of 194	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.2	101 of 192	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	21.5	299 of 358	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.6	290 of 379	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.4	302 of 385	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.9	309 of 381	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.5	267 of 376	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.9	401 of 527	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.0	372 of 479	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆

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 (2025)58th percentile+32 vs school

Disabled (2019)23rd percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)16th percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)15th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2025)6th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics32%-9 vs state

Science27%-12 vs state

English Language Arts24%-16 vs state

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Schools Near Laura Speed Elliott Middle

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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 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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
Laura Speed Elliott Middle	Public	6-8	700 Main St	Boonville	65233	Cooper County	Boonville R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 882-6649	313	27	11.3	100.0%	240 (76.7%)	23 (7.3%)	11 (3.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.8%)	30.1	321^st of 438 public middle schools	26.7%		32.2	313^th of 451 public middle schools	30.6%	8	36.4	34.2	26.7	26.8	16.0	24.7	31.4		$12,292	$600	$11,692
Wm. N. Clark Middle	Public	6-8	704 Lucky St	Fayette	65248	Howard County	Fayette R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 248-3800	155	11	13.6	49.7%	128 (82.6%)	10 (6.5%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.0%)	19.3	365^th of 438 public middle schools	16.7%		19.9	376^th of 451 public middle schools	16.6%	11	20.1	17.0	19.3	25.5	22.3	22.8			$9,840	$440	$9,399
Harrisburg Middle	Public	6-8	233 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 817-5857	129	11	11.8	27.1%	115 (89.1%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)	43	253^rd of 438 public middle schools	42.2%		40.9	267^th of 451 public middle schools	40.8%	14		43.1	11.2	27.6	49.9	25.1			$12,837	$181	$12,656
Smithton Middle	Public	6-8	3600 W Worley	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3260	605	50	12.1	29.3%	360 (59.5%)	81 (13.4%)	45 (7.4%)	60 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	57 (9.4%)	65.9	134^th of 438 public middle schools	69.4%		65.6	133^rd of 451 public middle schools	70.5%	1	52.1	52.9	17.4	44.4	45.9	52.4	39.4	95.6	$16,682	$466	$16,216

Frequently Asked Questions about Laura Speed Elliott Middle

What is the racial makeup of Laura Speed Elliott Middle?

Students at Laura Speed Elliott Middle are 77% White, 12% Two or more races, 7% African American, 4% Hispanic.

Is Laura Speed Elliott Middle a good school?

Laura Speed Elliott Middle ranks 321^st of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Laura Speed Elliott Middle in?

Boonville R-I

What high school do graduates of Laura Speed Elliott Middle attend?

Students who attend Laura Speed Elliott Middle usually go on to attend Boonville High

How many students attend Laura Speed Elliott Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 313 students attended Laura Speed Elliott Middle.

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