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Knob Noster Middle

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Knob Noster Middle ranks 114 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

114^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 74% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Knob Noster Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Knob Noster, Missouri, part of the Knob Noster R-VIII school district. With 366 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 13:1, the school has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across grades 6-8.

Knob Noster Middle's academic performance is generally above the state averages, particularly in 8th grade Math and Science. The school has also excelled in serving its Hispanic and Disabled student populations, ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups in recent years. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching around 20% in 2023-2024, this rate is still lower than the nearby Sedalia Middle School and Smith Cotton Junior High School.

Knob Noster Middle spends more per student ($10,721 in 2021-2022) compared to the nearby Leeton Middle and Sedalia middle schools, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. While the school outperforms these nearby schools, the Warrensburg Middle School, which is closer in proximity, appears to be a more direct academic competitor, with similar student demographics and performance levels.

381

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,953

Per pupil spending ?

38.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

211 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336-1340

(660) 563-2260

District: Knob Noster R-VIII

Students who attend Knob Noster Middle usually attend:

High:

Knob Noster High

Feeder schools for Knob Noster Middle:

Elementary:	Knob Noster Elementary
	Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.0%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Hispanic:

6.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2015 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (47% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Missouri median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg47%

Missouri avg40%

114^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 21% (2015) to top 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

59^th of 367Knob Noster R-VIII 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	69.2	114 of 438	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	112 of 451	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	57.8	184 of 459	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.9	92 of 459	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	80.9	60 of 454	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.6	143 of 587	75.6%	★★★★☆
2018	54.2	237 of 552	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.9	187 of 568	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.9	109 of 435	74.9%	★★★★☆
2015	71.4	124 of 585	78.8%	★★★★☆
2014	70.7	145 of 633	77.1%	★★★★☆
2013	78.5	61 of 649	90.6%	★★★★★
2012	78.4	77 of 623	87.6%	★★★★☆
2011	72.5	121 of 625	80.6%	★★★★☆
2010	67.7	170 of 614	72.3%	★★★★☆
2009	50.6	329 of 601	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	64.1	179 of 624	71.3%	★★★★☆
2007	70.1	123 of 624	80.3%	★★★★☆
2006	70.8	110 of 619	82.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	68.1	47 of 204	77.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	90.6	8 of 130	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	86.1	5 of 96	94.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	61.1	119 of 369	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.4	44 of 378	88.4%	★★★★☆
2023	38.9	246 of 382	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	67.3	81 of 371	78.2%	★★★★☆
2019	62.3	132 of 482	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	54.4	156 of 422	63.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	36.5	128 of 196	34.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	59.1	125 of 358	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.5	107 of 379	71.8%	★★★★☆
2023	54.2	157 of 385	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.8	93 of 381	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	52 of 376	86.2%	★★★★☆
2019	59.6	160 of 527	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.6	258 of 479	46.1%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2019)94th percentile+18 vs school

Disabled (2019)77th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)68th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)65th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2025)35th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%+11 vs state

Science50%+10 vs state

Mathematics41%~ state avg

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

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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
Knob Noster Middle	Public	6-8	211 E Wimer	Knob Noster	65336	Johnson County	Knob Noster R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 563-2260	381	28	13.6	38.1%	297 (78.0%)	16 (4.2%)	24 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.4%)	7 (1.8%)	27 (7.1%)	69.2	114^th of 438 public middle schools	74.0%		70.6	112^th of 451 public middle schools	75.2%	2		31.7	42.0	52.0		49.6		48.0	50.3	54.8		$11,953	$826	$11,128
Warrensburg Middle	Public	6-8	640 E Gay St	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 747-5612	779	60	13.0	41.3%	574 (73.7%)	44 (5.6%)	49 (6.3%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.7%)	77 (9.9%)	40.4	273^rd of 438 public middle schools	37.7%		42.1	260^th of 451 public middle schools	42.4%	13		36.5	31.6	24.3		34.5		33.7	38.0	29.2	83.5	$11,829	$338	$11,491
Leeton Middle	Public	6-8	500 N Main	Leeton	64761	Johnson County	Leeton R-X	No	No	No	No	(660) 653-4314	52	6	8.4	53.8%	50 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		37.6						25.1				$13,209	$931	$12,278
Smith Cotton Junior High School	Public	6-8	312 East Broadway	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	No	(660) 829-6300	1,133	82	13.7	67.1%	758 (66.9%)	34 (3.0%)	243 (21.4%)	7 (0.6%)	6 (0.5%)	7 (0.6%)	78 (6.9%)	48.5	217^th of 438 public middle schools	50.5%		56.4	193^rd of 451 public middle schools	57.2%	24		46.1	38.8	39.3		38.3		32.0	32.7	31.8	98.4	$12,051	$1,213	$10,838
Sedalia Middle School	Public	5	2205 S Ingram	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	No	(660) 829-6500	396	28	14.2	63.6%	269 (67.9%)	17 (4.3%)	70 (17.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (9.3%)								(n/a)	35.1				42.2		41.0					$11,393	$715	$10,678

Frequently Asked Questions about Knob Noster Middle

Is Knob Noster Middle a good school?

Knob Noster Middle ranks 114^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Knob Noster Middle?

Students at Knob Noster Middle are 78% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander.

What high school do graduates of Knob Noster Middle attend?

Students who attend Knob Noster Middle usually go on to attend Knob Noster High

What district is Knob Noster Middle in?

Knob Noster R-VIII

How many students attend Knob Noster Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 381 students attended Knob Noster Middle.

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