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Kelly A Burlison Middle School

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Kelly A Burlison Middle School ranks 251 st of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

251^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 43% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Kelly A Burlison Middle School is a public middle school located in Fredericktown, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 433 students. The school is part of the Fredericktown R-I School District, which is ranked 168 out of 367 districts in Missouri and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Over the past 10 years, Kelly A Burlison Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 193 to 366 out of the 435 to 587 middle schools in Missouri. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied between 2 and 3 stars out of 5. The school's performance for specific student groups is mixed, with white students and students with disabilities generally having lower rankings compared to the overall school, while special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have performed better, though still below the state average. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.0% to 24.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts are generally below the state averages, with some exceptions in certain grade levels and subject areas.

When compared to the nearby middle schools, such as Arcadia Valley Middle, Meadow Heights Middle School, Lincoln Intermediate, and Farmington Middle, Kelly A Burlison Middle School generally performs worse in terms of statewide ranking, test scores, and chronic absenteeism rates. However, its student-teacher ratio is better than some of the nearby schools. To improve the school's overall performance, the Fredericktown R-I School District and school leadership may need to focus on addressing the key issues, such as inconsistent academic performance, lower-than-average test scores, and high chronic absenteeism rates, and implementing targeted strategies to support student learning and engagement.

433

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,216

Per pupil spending ?

60.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

825 Highway 72 East
Fredericktown, MO 63645-7292

(573) 783-6555

District: Fredericktown R-I

Students who attend Kelly A Burlison Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fredericktown High

Feeder schools for Kelly A Burlison Middle School:

Elementary:	Fredericktown Elementary
	Fredericktown Intermediate

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.5%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

2.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 42nd percentile in 2015 → 43rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (35% vs 40% meeting standards)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Missouri avg40%

251^st of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

168^th of 367Fredericktown 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	43.6	251 of 438	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.6	209 of 451	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.2	285 of 459	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.2	290 of 459	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.9	204 of 454	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.2	300 of 587	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.9	295 of 552	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	49.1	307 of 568	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	55.4	193 of 435	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.5	339 of 585	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	47.6	361 of 633	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.5	428 of 649	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	43.8	404 of 623	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.7	423 of 625	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.4	323 of 614	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.9	374 of 601	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.3	331 of 624	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	54.2	282 of 624	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	52.3	266 of 619	57.0%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	29.6	140 of 187	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.3	131 of 195	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	13.1	194 of 204	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	36.7	112 of 162	30.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	40.3	223 of 369	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.9	156 of 378	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.6	261 of 382	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.8	231 of 365	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.2	124 of 371	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.9	250 of 482	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.3	214 of 422	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	43.2	105 of 196	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.1	78 of 194	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.8	143 of 192	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	31.7	260 of 358	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.0	217 of 379	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.5	284 of 385	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.8	306 of 381	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	44.5	206 of 376	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.0	330 of 527	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.3	317 of 479	33.8%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2025)46th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)40th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)27th percentile-15 vs school

Disabled (2022)25th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts36%-4 vs state

Mathematics34%-7 vs state

Science31%-8 vs state

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Schools Near Kelly A Burlison Middle School

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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
Kelly A Burlison Middle School	Public	6-8	825 Highway 72 East	Fredericktown	63645	Madison County	Fredericktown R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 783-6555	433	29	14.9	60.3%	405 (93.5%)	7 (1.6%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	43.6	251^st of 438 public middle schools	42.7%		53.6	209^th of 451 public middle schools	53.7%	42		37.7	35.0	30.0		31.3		37.2	29.9	42.0		$10,216	$618	$9,598
Lincoln Intermediate	Public	5-6	708 S Fleming	Farmington	63640	St. Francois County	Farmington R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 701-1340	521	38	13.8	57.0%	492 (94.4%)	10 (1.9%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)								(n/a)	30.4	47.4			44.6		46.5	41.7				$11,486	$222	$11,264
Farmington Middle	Public	7-8	506 S Fleming St	Farmington	63640	St. Francois County	Farmington R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(573) 701-1330	557	42	13.3	48.3%	524 (94.1%)	7 (1.3%)	11 (2.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (1.8%)	59.1	168^th of 438 public middle schools	61.6%		68.1	119^th of 451 public middle schools	73.6%	49			44.0	17.8		40.4			45.3	48.7	95.3	$10,897	$368	$10,529
Meadow Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	14571 State Highway 72	Patton	63662	Bollinger County	Meadow Heights R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 866-2924	98	8	12.5	51.0%	98 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.2	366^th of 438 public middle schools	16.4%		35.2	301^st of 451 public middle schools	33.3%	65		24.3	29.7	18.9		12.5		24.2	19.0			$11,376	$575	$10,801
Arcadia Valley Middle	Public	5-8	550 Park Dr	Ironton	63650	Iron County	Arcadia Valley R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 546-9700	281	17	16.2	100.0%	271 (96.4%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	45.3	239^th of 438 public middle schools	45.4%		60.6	158^th of 451 public middle schools	65.0%	81	22.9	42.4	34.2	30.8	39.9	28.3	39.9	49.2	32.8	29.5		$11,718	$293	$11,424

Frequently Asked Questions about Kelly A Burlison Middle School

What high school do graduates of Kelly A Burlison Middle School attend?

Students who attend Kelly A Burlison Middle School usually go on to attend Fredericktown High

Is Kelly A Burlison Middle School a good school?

Kelly A Burlison Middle School ranks 251^st of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kelly A Burlison Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 433 students attended Kelly A Burlison Middle School.

What district is Kelly A Burlison Middle School in?

Fredericktown R-I

What is the racial makeup of Kelly A Burlison Middle School?

Students at Kelly A Burlison Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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