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Macon Middle School

Q: Is Macon Middle School a good school?

Macon Middle School ranks 184 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

184^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Macon Middle School is a public middle school in Macon, Missouri, serving 273 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Macon County R-I school district, which is ranked 172 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Macon Middle School has shown strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state averages. The school has also performed well in serving its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 69th out of 369 Missouri middle schools for this subgroup. However, the school has experienced a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, which may be an area of concern.

Compared to the nearby South Shelby Middle School, Macon Middle School has a higher overall ranking and rating from SchoolDigger. While South Shelby Middle School has shown some strengths, such as higher proficiency rates in certain subject areas, Macon Middle School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating and has seen an increase in per-student spending, which may have contributed to its academic success. Additionally, Macon Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be a factor in its performance.

275

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,262

Per pupil spending ?

49.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552-2062

(660) 385-2189

District: Macon County R-I

Students who attend Macon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Macon Senior High

Feeder schools for Macon Middle School:

Elementary:

Macon Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Two or more races:

6.5%

African American:

5.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 80th percentile in 2021 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Missouri median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 80th-percentile peak (2021) to 58th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg41%

Missouri avg40%

184^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

172^nd of 367Macon County R-I 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	56.6	184 of 438	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.8	197 of 451	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.8	189 of 459	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.3	102 of 459	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	90 of 454	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	50.9	277 of 587	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	31.7	414 of 552	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	42.0	357 of 568	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	31.5	333 of 435	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	38.3	402 of 585	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	54.9	293 of 633	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.5	313 of 649	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	46.5	375 of 623	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.8	422 of 625	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	32.6	510 of 614	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	33.7	482 of 601	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	49.2	348 of 624	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.1	361 of 624	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	48.7	311 of 619	49.8%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	37.1	101 of 121	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	70.5	69 of 369	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	56.6	143 of 378	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.4	146 of 382	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	51.0	164 of 371	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.3	247 of 482	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	21.9	377 of 422	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	46.7	179 of 358	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.6	173 of 379	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.9	170 of 385	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.8	100 of 381	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	67.1	96 of 376	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	50.6	235 of 527	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	26.0	400 of 479	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)81st percentile+23 vs school

White (2025)50th percentile-8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)17th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics47%+6 vs state

Science40%~ state avg

English Language Arts35%-5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Macon Middle School	Public	6-8	702 N Missouri	Macon	63552	Macon County	Macon County R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 385-2189	275	23	11.7	49.5%	234 (85.1%)	14 (5.1%)	5 (1.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	56.6	184^th of 438 public middle schools	58.0%		55.8	197^th of 451 public middle schools	56.3%	13	61.9	45.1	36.4	40.3	34.1	32.8	36.7	$11,262	$227	$11,035
South Shelby Middle School	Public	6-8	4152 Hwy 36	Shelbina	63468	Shelby County	Shelby County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 588-2208	126	13	9.5	53.2%	113 (89.7%)	2 (1.6%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	46	235^th of 438 public middle schools	46.3%		57.4	187^th of 451 public middle schools	58.5%	48		53.6	22.0	37.5	23.3	34.1		$15,036	$627	$14,409

Frequently Asked Questions about Macon Middle School

Is Macon Middle School a good school?

Macon Middle School ranks 184^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Macon Middle School?

Students at Macon Middle School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Macon Middle School attend?

Students who attend Macon Middle School usually go on to attend Macon Senior High

How many students attend Macon Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 275 students attended Macon Middle School.

What district is Macon Middle School in?

Macon County R-I

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