Is William Matthew Middle School a good school?

William Matthew Middle School ranks 210 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend William Matthew Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended William Matthew Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of William Matthew Middle School?

Students at William Matthew Middle School are 86% White, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of William Matthew Middle School attend?

Students who attend William Matthew Middle School usually go on to attend Kirksville Senior High

William Matthew Middle School in Kirksville MO

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

William Matthew Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks William Matthew Middle School 210^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See William Matthew Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Kirksville R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirksville R-III 114^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at William Matthew Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	79.62	62^nd	619	90.0%
2007	74.42	86^th	624	86.2%
2008	68.26	137^th	624	78.0%
2009	70.55	135^th	601	77.5%
2010	64.34	198^th	614	67.8%
2011	66.88	181^st	625	71.0%
2012	61.36	232^nd	623	62.8%
2013	73.37	105^th	649	83.8%
2014	71.40	134^th	633	78.8%
2015	77.85	86^th	585	85.3%
2016	49.38	230^th	435	47.1%
2017	40.80	366^th	568	35.6%
2018	51.22	263^rd	552	52.4%
2019	50.12	284^th	587	51.6%
2021	42.76	266^th	454	41.4%
2022	48.99	237^th	459	48.4%
2023	53.16	210^th	459	54.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at William Matthew Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.64	68^th	98	30.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at William Matthew Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.12	96^th	192	50.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William Matthew Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	36.36	290^th	422	31.3%
2019	29.14	385^th	482	20.1%
2021	34.46	273^rd	371	26.4%
2022	37.43	241^st	365	34.0%
2023	43.73	217^th	382	43.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at William Matthew Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	24.51	137^th	162	15.4%
2021	50.05	77^th	195	60.5%
2022	32.11	131^st	187	29.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at William Matthew Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.79	32^nd	104	69.2%
2019	47.00	88^th	121	27.3%

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Rank History for White students at William Matthew Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	45.51	242^nd	479	49.5%
2019	42.25	299^th	527	43.3%
2021	31.27	274^th	376	27.1%
2022	38.44	237^th	381	37.8%
2023	39.75	227^th	385	41.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for William Matthew Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	640	640
1992	607	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
1993	583	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
1994	561	5	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	569
1995	576	4	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1996	576	4	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1997	588	4	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
1998	565	6	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
1999	547	4	7	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	563
2000	523	3	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	538
2001	522	3	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	536
2002	537	6	3	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	562
2003	537	6	3	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	562
2004	543	5	3	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	565
2005	534	7	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	552
2006	526	7	11	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	552
2007	562	11	10	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
2008	548	15	9	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	583
2009	513	15	10	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	546
2010	493	9	15	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	529
2011	486	12	17	15	3	0	1	0	534
2012	503	9	19	14	1	0	2	0	548
2013	504	14	14	10	2	0	3	0	547
2014	494	11	14	12	2	0	4	0	537
2015	468	14	9	11	1	0	10	0	513
2016	478	20	10	8	1	0	8	0	525
2017	474	29	9	7	1	0	13	0	533
2018	480	30	9	6	1	0	21	0	547
2019	497	32	12	12	0	0	29	0	582
2020	488	32	10	10	0	0	35	0	575
2021	464	40	6	18	1	0	16	0	545
2022	452	27	8	16	0	0	21	0	524
2023	423	27	11	11	1	0	20	0	493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William Matthew Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	640	34.9	18.3	n/a
1992	615	36.8	16.7	n/a
1993	588	34.5	17.0	n/a
1994	569	36.2	15.7	0
1995	589	35.3	16.7	n/a
1996	589	35.3	16.7	n/a
1997	601	35.0	17.2	22.8
1998	581	37.8	15.4	22
1999	563	38.1	14.8	25.4
2000	538	37.7	14.3	25.8
2001	536	39.1	13.7	26.1
2002	562	37.1	15.1	34.7
2003	562	37.1	15.1	34.7
2004	565	37.9	14.9	35.6
2005	552	37.9	14.6	37.1
2006	552	38.4	14.4	38.9
2007	589	37.3	15.8	37.2
2008	583	38.1	15.3	38.1
2009	546	40.3	13.5	40.5
2010	529	39.2	13.4	40.8
2011	534	37.9	14.0	47.2
2012	548	38.5	14.2	47.8
2013	547	38.3	14.2	45.3
2014	537	38.8	13.8	44.7
2015	513	37.0	13.8	44.4
2016	525	39.0	13.4	49.5
2017	533	37.1	14.3	51.4
2018	547	37.6	14.5	51.7
2019	582	39.6	14.6	25.6
2020	575	37.9	15.1	46.8
2021	545	38.0	14.3	39.8
2022	524	38.3	13.6	38.7
2023	493	39.7	12.3	44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William Matthew Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	640	34.9	18.3	n/a
1992	615	36.8	16.7	n/a
1993	588	34.5	17.0	n/a
1994	569	36.2	15.7	0
1995	589	35.3	16.7	n/a
1996	589	35.3	16.7	n/a
1997	601	35.0	17.2	22.8
1998	581	37.8	15.4	22
1999	563	38.1	14.8	25.4
2000	538	37.7	14.3	25.8
2001	536	39.1	13.7	26.1
2002	562	37.1	15.1	34.7
2003	562	37.1	15.1	34.7
2004	565	37.9	14.9	35.6
2005	552	37.9	14.6	37.1
2006	552	38.4	14.4	38.9
2007	589	37.3	15.8	37.2
2008	583	38.1	15.3	38.1
2009	546	40.3	13.5	40.5
2010	529	39.2	13.4	40.8
2011	534	37.9	14.0	47.2
2012	548	38.5	14.2	47.8
2013	547	38.3	14.2	45.3
2014	537	38.8	13.8	44.7
2015	513	37.0	13.8	44.4
2016	525	39.0	13.4	49.5
2017	533	37.1	14.3	51.4
2018	547	37.6	14.5	51.7
2019	582	39.6	14.6	25.6
2020	575	37.9	15.1	46.8
2021	545	38.0	14.3	39.8
2022	524	38.3	13.6	38.7
2023	493	39.7	12.3	44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William Matthew Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$171 (2.1%)	$8,168 (97.9%)	$8,340
2020	$436 (5.1%)	$8,095 (94.9%)	$8,531
2021	$241 (2.7%)	$8,689 (97.3%)	$8,930
2022	$2,652 (25.7%)	$7,658 (74.3%)	$10,310

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Matthew Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 284^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 210^th of 459 Middle schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (William Matthew Middle School)	41.9	49	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kirksville R-III)	41.9	49	7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (William Matthew Middle School)	48.3	36.8	11.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kirksville R-III)	48.3	36.8	11.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (William Matthew Middle School)	39.9	33.5	6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kirksville R-III)	39.9	33.5	6.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (William Matthew Middle School)	45.9	39.3	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kirksville R-III)	45.9	39.3	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (William Matthew Middle School)	22.9	15.1	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kirksville R-III)	22.9	15.1	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (William Matthew Middle School)	40.5	38	2.5%
8th Grade Science (Kirksville R-III)	40.5	38	2.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (William Matthew Middle School)	42.2	37.4	4.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kirksville R-III)	42.2	37.4	4.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (William Matthew Middle School)	93.6	96.8	3.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Kirksville R-III)	41.7	57	15.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	582	493	15.3%
African American	32	27	15.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	12	11	8.3%
Hispanic	12	11	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	497	423	14.9%
Two or More Races	29	20	31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.6%	44.4%	18.8%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			MAP Algebra I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
William Matthew Middle School	Public	6-8	1515 S Cottage Grove	Kirksville	63501	Adair County	Kirksville R-III	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(660) 665-3793	493	40	12.3	44.4%	423 (85.8%)	27 (5.5%)	11 (2.2%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.1%)	53.2	210^th of 459 public middle schools	54.2%		49	237^th of 459 public middle schools	48.4%	27	49.0	33.5	15.1	38.0	36.8	39.3	37.4	96.8	$10,311	$2,652	$7,658

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