Summary:
Higbee Middle School is a small public middle school in Higbee, Missouri, serving 45 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Fayette R-III school district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces significant challenges, including consistently lower academic performance, a less diverse student population, and a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools.
Higbee Middle School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MAP assessments, is consistently lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, such as Wm. N. Clark Middle, Sturgeon Middle, and Harrisburg Middle. For example, in 2022-2023, only 23% of 6th graders at Higbee Middle School were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 43.7%. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.33%) compared to the more diverse student populations of the surrounding areas.
Despite the school's lower academic performance, Higbee Middle School spends more per student than the state average, ranging from $9,771 in 2020-2021 to $10,091 in 2021-2022. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and the potential need for a closer examination of how funds are being utilized to support student learning. The school's low student-teacher ratio could be an asset, but it does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as curriculum, instructional practices, or school leadership, may need to be addressed to help Higbee Middle School better support its students.
Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Higbee R-VIII
SchoolDigger Rank:
403rd of 459 Missouri Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,091
Students who attend Higbee Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Higbee Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 9.8
Number of students: 45
Racial breakdown:
White:
93.3%
Two or more races:
4.4%
Asian:
2.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.6%
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