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Bourbon Middle School

Q: Is Bourbon Middle School a good school?

Bourbon Middle School ranks 80 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

80^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 82% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Bourbon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Bourbon, Missouri, part of the Crawford County R-I school district. With 239 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.6, Bourbon Middle School has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, ranking 42nd out of 459 Missouri middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 53.97% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Bourbon Middle School has been able to support this subgroup and help them achieve strong academic results, ranking 9th out of 369 Missouri middle schools in 2024-2025. This suggests the school has effective teaching practices and a supportive learning environment that benefits all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.

When compared to nearby schools, such as St. Clair Junior High, Owensville Middle, and Steelville Middle, Bourbon Middle School consistently outperforms them in terms of state rankings and test scores. This high-performing school stands out as a beacon of educational excellence in the region, despite facing challenges with chronic absenteeism rates that the school should work to address.

238

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,638

Per pupil spending ?

44.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

363 Jost Street
Bourbon, MO 65441-6182

(573) 732-4424

District: Crawford County R-I

Students who attend Bourbon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bourbon High School

Feeder schools for Bourbon Middle School:

Elementary:

Bourbon Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Asian:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 42nd percentile in 2014 → 82nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Missouri middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 40 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Missouri avg40%

80^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 13 pts since 2015

From top 32% (2015) to top 18% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

179^th of 367Crawford County 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	76.6	80 of 438	81.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.3	42 of 459	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	65.3	135 of 459	70.6%	★★★★☆
2021	59.7	172 of 454	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.0	219 of 587	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.3	152 of 552	72.5%	★★★★☆
2017	57.8	228 of 568	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.4	244 of 435	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	62.5	185 of 585	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	46.6	367 of 633	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.0	318 of 649	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.3	295 of 623	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	37.2	463 of 625	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	45.5	394 of 614	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.2	408 of 601	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	42.0	439 of 624	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	46.3	383 of 624	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	42.3	403 of 619	34.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	94.3	9 of 369	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	70.2	68 of 371	81.7%	★★★★☆
2019	55.1	174 of 482	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.2	52 of 422	87.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	68.8	91 of 358	74.6%	★★★★☆
2022	47.2	182 of 381	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.6	183 of 376	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.8	239 of 527	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.1	166 of 479	65.3%	★★★☆☆

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)98th percentile+16 vs school

White (2025)75th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%+10 vs state

Mathematics42%+3 vs state

Science38%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)				MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (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 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 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bourbon Middle School	Public	5-8	363 Jost Street	Bourbon	65441	Crawford County	Crawford County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 732-4424	238	19	12.3	44.1%	218 (91.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	11 (4.6%)	76.6	80^th of 438 public middle schools	81.7%					(n/a)	24.3	53.7		49.0	40.2	35.7	43.4	50.7	60.7		$11,638	$1,085	$10,552
Sullivan Middle	Public	6-8	1156 Elmont Rd	Sullivan	63080	Franklin County	Sullivan	No	No	No	No	(573) 468-5171	434	34	12.7	48.2%	405 (93.3%)	10 (2.3%)	12 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	57.5	180^th of 438 public middle schools	58.9%		73.2	96^th of 451 public middle schools	78.7%	84		46.0	48.6	36.6		42.6		44.6	34.9	31.2	$12,040	$1,040	$11,000
Cuba Middle	Public	5-8	1 Wildcat Pride Dr	Cuba	65453	Crawford County	Crawford County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 885-2534	364	30	12.0	52.5%	336 (92.3%)	3 (0.8%)	16 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	59.9	161^st of 438 public middle schools	63.2%		62.5	147^th of 451 public middle schools	67.4%	14	46.2	48.8	42.8	30.3	48.3	36.3	38.8	52.1	42.8	38.6	$11,328	$363	$10,965
Steelville Middle	Public	5-8	810 W Main St	Steelville	65565	Crawford County	Steelville R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 775-2176	284	21	13.7	58.8%	275 (96.8%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	32.7	304^th of 438 public middle schools	30.6%		42.1	259^th of 451 public middle schools	42.6%	45	8.2	33.7	34.3	33.3	25.8	30.5	20.4	24.3	31.1	12.5	$11,756	$306	$11,451
Owensville Middle	Public	6-8	3340 Hwy 19	Owensville	65066	Gasconade County	Gasconade County R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 646-4038	408	25	16.4	51.7%	385 (94.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	38.4	286^th of 438 public middle schools	34.7%		52.6	212^th of 451 public middle schools	53.0%	74		28.5	35.5	34.4		30.3		22.9	35.5	35.7	$9,980	$282	$9,698
St. Clair Junior High	Public	6-8	925 High School Dr	Saint Clair	63077	Franklin County	St. Clair R-Xiii	No	No	No	No	(636) 629-3500	451	33	13.8	49.9%	424 (94.0%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	28.6	327^th of 438 public middle schools	25.3%		44.6	249^th of 451 public middle schools	44.8%	78		19.9	35.7			25.8		18.5	21.5	44.8	$11,726	$724	$11,002

Frequently Asked Questions about Bourbon Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Bourbon Middle School?

Students at Bourbon Middle School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Bourbon Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 238 students attended Bourbon Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Bourbon Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bourbon Middle School usually go on to attend Bourbon High School

Is Bourbon Middle School a good school?

Bourbon Middle School ranks 80^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Bourbon Middle School in?

Crawford County R-I

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