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William Matthew Middle School

Q: Is William Matthew Middle School a good school?

William Matthew Middle School ranks 212 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

212^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 52% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

William Matthew Middle School is a public middle school in Kirksville, Missouri, serving 548 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Kirksville R-III School District, which is ranked 148 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, William Matthew Middle School's performance is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in Mathematics ranging from 19.5% to 41.7%, compared to the state averages of 32.7% to 45.5%. However, the school excels in Algebra I, with a proficiency rate of 76.8%, significantly higher than the state average of 45.4%. The school's performance in English Language Arts is closer to the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 38.3% to 42.9%.

The school faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 21.9% to 26.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 44.71% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic challenges. The school's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $8,340 in 2018-2019 to $10,311 in 2021-2022, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, ranging from 12.3 to 13.6 students per teacher.

514

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,644

Per pupil spending ?

46.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501-3979

(660) 665-3793

District: Kirksville R-III

Students who attend William Matthew Middle School usually attend:

High:

Kirksville Senior High

Feeder schools for William Matthew Middle School:

Elementary:	Kirksville Primary
	Ray Miller Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

African American:

9.9%

Hispanic:

5.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 85th percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Missouri median (52nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 33 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

Missouri avg41%

212^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 34 pts since 2015

From top 15% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

148^th of 367Kirksville R-III 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	49.3	212 of 438	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.2	195 of 451	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.2	210 of 459	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.0	237 of 459	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.8	266 of 454	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.1	284 of 587	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.2	263 of 552	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	40.8	366 of 568	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.4	230 of 435	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	77.9	86 of 585	85.3%	★★★★☆
2014	71.4	134 of 633	78.8%	★★★★☆
2013	73.4	105 of 649	83.8%	★★★★☆
2012	61.4	232 of 623	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.9	181 of 625	71.0%	★★★★☆
2010	64.3	198 of 614	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.5	135 of 601	77.5%	★★★★☆
2008	68.3	137 of 624	78.0%	★★★★☆
2007	74.4	86 of 624	86.2%	★★★★☆
2006	79.6	62 of 619	90.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	49.3	63 of 144	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	32.1	131 of 187	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.0	77 of 195	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	24.5	137 of 162	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	47.0	88 of 121	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	65.8	32 of 104	69.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	226 of 369	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.6	213 of 378	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.7	217 of 382	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.4	241 of 365	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.5	273 of 371	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.1	385 of 482	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.4	290 of 422	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	33.6	68 of 98	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	14.0	187 of 196	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	33.6	130 of 194	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.1	96 of 192	50.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	40.3	209 of 358	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.3	181 of 379	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.8	227 of 385	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.4	237 of 381	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.3	274 of 376	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.2	299 of 527	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.5	242 of 479	49.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)

African American (2024)56th percentile~ school

White (2025)42nd percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)39th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2019)31st percentile-21 vs school

Disabled (2022)30th percentile-18 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)27th percentile-24 vs school

Special Education (2025)5th percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I77%+31 vs state

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Science39%~ state avg

Mathematics33%-8 vs state

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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 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	No	No	No	(660) 665-3793	514	42	12.2	46.1%	407 (79.2%)	51 (9.9%)	26 (5.1%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	16 (3.1%)	49.3	212^th of 438 public middle schools	51.6%		56.2	195^th of 451 public middle schools	56.8%	17	41.7	35.5	19.5	38.9	38.3	38.4	42.9	76.8	$11,644	$271	$11,374

Frequently Asked Questions about William Matthew Middle School

How many students attend William Matthew Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 514 students attended William Matthew Middle School.

Is William Matthew Middle School a good school?

William Matthew Middle School ranks 212^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

What district is William Matthew Middle School in?

Kirksville R-III

What is the racial makeup of William Matthew Middle School?

Students at William Matthew Middle School are 79% White, 10% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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