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California Middle

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California Middle ranks 116 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

116^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 74% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

California Middle is a public middle school located in California, Missouri, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 416 students. The school is part of the Moniteau County R-I school district, which is ranked 66 out of 367 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

California Middle has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools over the past 5 years, with a current ranking of 116 out of 438 schools. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the state average, particularly in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Mathematics. However, the school's performance in 5th and 6th grade Mathematics is below the state average, indicating a potential area for improvement. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the state average, it has seen a gradual decrease in recent years.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Southern Boone Middle, California Middle generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic achievement and school rankings. However, the school's higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds may be a contributing factor to its slightly lower performance in some areas. The school's focus on addressing the achievement gaps for its student subgroups could lead to further improvements in overall academic performance.

394

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,995

Per pupil spending ?

39.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

211 S Owen St
California, MO 65018-1115

(573) 796-2146

District: Moniteau County R-I

Students who attend California Middle usually attend:

High:

California High

Feeder schools for California Middle:

Elementary:

California Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Hispanic:

14.7%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 84th percentile in 2019 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Missouri median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 84th-percentile peak (2019) to 74th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Missouri avg41%

116^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 41 pts since 2015

From bottom 33% (2015) to top 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

66^th of 367Moniteau 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	68.9	116 of 438	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	67.7	122 of 451	72.9%	★★★★☆
2023	71.6	96 of 459	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.6	89 of 459	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	75.6	81 of 454	82.2%	★★★★☆
2019	74.6	94 of 587	84.0%	★★★★☆
2018	57.4	214 of 552	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.8	188 of 568	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.2	125 of 435	71.3%	★★★★☆
2015	39.5	392 of 585	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.6	235 of 633	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.6	176 of 649	72.9%	★★★★☆
2012	71.2	132 of 623	78.8%	★★★★☆
2011	72.7	119 of 625	81.0%	★★★★☆
2010	77.2	89 of 614	85.5%	★★★★☆
2009	66.2	169 of 601	71.9%	★★★★☆
2008	71.0	114 of 624	81.7%	★★★★☆
2007	64.2	171 of 624	72.6%	★★★★☆
2006	65.4	150 of 619	75.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	35.7	48 of 78	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	51.6	166 of 369	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.3	215 of 378	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.6	153 of 382	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.6	86 of 365	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	51.6	158 of 371	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.0	159 of 482	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.1	182 of 422	56.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	58.7	126 of 358	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.0	102 of 379	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	63.6	108 of 385	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	70.5	86 of 381	77.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.5	85 of 376	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	72.4	91 of 527	82.7%	★★★★☆
2018	56.9	167 of 479	65.1%	★★★☆☆

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)

White (2025)65th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)55th percentile-19 vs school

Hispanic (2022)38th percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%+7 vs state

Science48%+7 vs state

Mathematics40%~ state avg

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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 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	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
California Middle	Public	5-8	211 S Owen St	California	65018	Moniteau County	Moniteau County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 796-2146	394	31	12.5	39.8%	328 (83.2%)	1 (0.3%)	58 (14.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	68.9	116^th of 438 public middle schools	73.5%		67.7	122^nd of 451 public middle schools	72.9%	6	31.8	33.6	52.9		53.5	41.2	40.2	44.1	54.3	53.2		$10,995	$193	$10,802
Tipton Middle School	Public	6-8	400 S Gravois	Tipton	65081	Moniteau County	Tipton R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 433-5528	122	10	12.7	41.0%	115 (94.3%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.3%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32	309^th of 438 public middle schools	29.5%		18.5	385^th of 451 public middle schools	14.6%	76		34.6	25.1	35.8				18.5				$11,208	$319	$10,889
Thomas Jefferson Middle	Public	6-8	1201 Fairgrounds Rd	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3250	927	78	11.8	50.4%	548 (59.1%)	183 (19.7%)	85 (9.2%)	27 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (9.0%)	68.2	120^th of 438 public middle schools	72.6%		72.4	101^st of 451 public middle schools	77.6%	19		45.4	46.9	34.1		40.2		53.2	46.3	53.0	98.8	$12,775	$326	$12,449
Eldon Middle	Public	6-8	1400 N Grand Ave	Eldon	65026	Miller County	Eldon R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 392-8020	414	32	13.1	53.4%	392 (94.7%)	5 (1.2%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	63.4	150^th of 438 public middle schools	65.8%		62.7	146^th of 451 public middle schools	67.6%	4		61.9	46.2	45.6		31.4		46.1	36.7	39.8		$10,833	$1,221	$9,612
Southern Boone Middle	Public	5-8	303 N Main	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 657-2146	648	49	13.2	19.0%	564 (87.0%)	9 (1.4%)	33 (5.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.7%)	73	94^th of 438 public middle schools	78.5%		72.7	99^th of 451 public middle schools	78.0%	5	44.7	57.4	49.3	36.5	46.6	42.2	53.2	45.1	55.6	51.4		$10,341	$581	$9,759

Frequently Asked Questions about California Middle

How many students attend California Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 394 students attended California Middle.

Is California Middle a good school?

California Middle ranks 116^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of California Middle?

Students at California Middle are 83% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is California Middle in?

Moniteau County R-I

What high school do graduates of California Middle attend?

Students who attend California Middle usually go on to attend California High

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