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Leeton Middle

Public Grades 6-8

Summary

Leeton Middle is a public middle school located in Leeton, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school is part of the Leeton R-X District, which is ranked 331 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Leeton Middle has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 53rd out of 587 Missouri middle schools in 2018-2019 (5-star rating) to 373rd out of 451 in 2023-2024 (1-star rating). The school's performance for White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students has also declined, with the school ranking 359th out of 379 Missouri middle schools for White students and 77th out of 382 for Low Socioeconomic Status students in recent years. Additionally, Leeton Middle has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.7% to 14.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Leeton Middle's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 12% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.6%. This widespread academic underperformance suggests a systemic issue that requires a comprehensive approach to address. Nearby middle schools, such as Holden Middle, Clinton Middle, Knob Noster Middle, and Warrensburg Middle, may provide useful comparisons and insights for Leeton Middle to consider as it works to improve its performance.

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,209

Per pupil spending ?

53.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761-9238

(660) 653-4314

District: Leeton R-X

Students who attend Leeton Middle usually attend:

High:

Leeton High

Feeder schools for Leeton Middle:

Elementary:

Leeton Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.2%

Hispanic:

3.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 21st percentile in 2010 → 17th in 2024

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (31% vs 42% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 14 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school31%

District avg31%

Missouri avg42%

Not ranked this year

Leeton Middle did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	20.1	373 of 451	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	83.2	53 of 587	91.0%	★★★★★
2018	68.1	125 of 552	77.4%	★★★★☆
2017	69.3	131 of 568	76.9%	★★★★☆
2015	44.1	342 of 585	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	62.2	230 of 633	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.8	324 of 649	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.3	161 of 623	74.2%	★★★★☆
2011	61.2	249 of 625	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	35.3	484 of 614	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	45.0	391 of 601	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	42.8	432 of 624	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	42.9	418 of 624	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	43.8	385 of 619	37.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	67.3	77 of 382	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	65.3	82 of 422	80.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	11.8	359 of 379	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	74.5	82 of 527	84.4%	★★★★☆
2018	56.8	168 of 479	64.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)80th percentile

White (2024)5th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics38%-8 vs state

English Language Arts25%-14 vs state

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Schools Near Leeton Middle

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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
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
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
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
Clinton Middle	Public	6-8	600 E Clinton	Clinton	64735	Henry County	Clinton	No	No	No	No	(660) 885-3353	385	26	14.6	45.5%	343 (89.1%)	10 (2.6%)	11 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	45.9	236^th of 438 public middle schools	46.1%		44.6	250^th of 451 public middle schools	44.6%	14	26.5	34.6	44.3	42.0	29.6	33.9	36.4		$11,600	$499	$11,101
Holden Middle	Public	6-8	301 Eagle Dr	Holden	64040	Johnson County	Holden R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 732-4125	301	22	13.9	46.5%	268 (89.0%)	5 (1.7%)	18 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	48.5	216^th of 438 public middle schools	50.7%		40.6	271^st of 451 public middle schools	39.9%	55	46.3	48.8	13.2	34.5	41.1	36.6	33.6		$12,297	$821	$11,476

Frequently Asked Questions about Leeton Middle

What district is Leeton Middle in?

Leeton R-X

How many students attend Leeton Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 52 students attended Leeton Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Leeton Middle?

Students at Leeton Middle are 96% White, 4% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Leeton Middle attend?

Students who attend Leeton Middle usually go on to attend Leeton High

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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