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South Callaway Middle

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South Callaway Middle ranks 233 rd of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

233^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 47% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

South Callaway Middle is a public middle school in Mokane, Missouri, serving 171 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the South Callaway County R-II school district, which is ranked 100 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Academically, South Callaway Middle performs well, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments is generally above the state average, particularly in Mathematics and Science. However, its English Language Arts results have been more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below.

Compared to nearby schools, South Callaway Middle outperforms Fulton Middle School but lags behind the larger Lewis and Clark Middle School in Jefferson City. The school faces challenges in addressing the performance gap between its White and low-income student populations, as well as a concerning trend of increasing chronic absenteeism. Continued efforts to support all students and address attendance issues could further improve the school's overall outcomes.

187

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,081

Per pupil spending ?

33.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059-1213

(573) 676-5225

District: South Callaway County R-II

Students who attend South Callaway Middle usually attend:

High:

South Callaway High

Feeder schools for South Callaway Middle:

Elementary:	South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02
	South Callaway Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.9%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Hispanic:

0.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 55th percentile in 2015 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg36%

Missouri avg40%

233^rd of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 45% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

100^th of 367South Callaway County R-II 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	46.4	233 of 438	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.0	156 of 451	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.6	123 of 459	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	77.0	76 of 459	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	59.9	170 of 454	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.5	176 of 587	70.0%	★★★★☆
2018	54.7	233 of 552	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.7	110 of 568	80.6%	★★★★☆
2016	51.2	219 of 435	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.0	261 of 585	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.6	268 of 633	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.8	308 of 649	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.5	274 of 623	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	61.7	238 of 625	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.5	260 of 614	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.3	261 of 601	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.3	251 of 624	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.7	347 of 624	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	60.6	189 of 619	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	29.6	284 of 369	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.7	322 of 378	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.0	221 of 382	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.9	232 of 482	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.4	155 of 422	63.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	33.8	244 of 358	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.9	192 of 379	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.5	151 of 385	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.7	95 of 381	75.1%	★★★★☆
2021	46.3	194 of 376	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.4	216 of 527	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.5	249 of 479	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

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)

White (2025)32nd percentile-15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)23rd percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

Mathematics35%-5 vs state

Science29%-10 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
South Callaway Middle	Public	6-8	10105 State Rd C	Mokane	65059	Callaway County	South Callaway County R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 676-5225	187	17	11.1	33.2%	183 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	46.4	233^rd of 438 public middle schools	46.8%		61	156^th of 451 public middle schools	65.4%	77	47.6		17.1	29.3	37.2		41.1		$15,081	$388	$14,693
Wheeler Middle	Public	6-8	505 E 5th St	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Mo School For The Deaf	No	No	No	No	(573) 592-2535	13	5	2.5	38.5%	10 (76.9%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Fulton Middle	Public	6-8	403 E Tenth	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Fulton 58	No	No	No	No	(573) 590-8200	513	38	13.3	49.5%	371 (72.3%)	49 (9.6%)	31 (6.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.5%)	40.9	268^th of 438 public middle schools	38.8%		45.2	248^th of 451 public middle schools	45.0%	20	34.1	21.7	41.6	48.3	29.9	23.3	32.0		$11,528	$1,297	$10,232
Lewis And Clark Middle	Public	6-8	325 Lewis And Clark Dr	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3200	966	83	11.6	54.2%	593 (61.4%)	186 (19.3%)	58 (6.0%)	7 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	116 (12.0%)	48.2	222^nd of 438 public middle schools	49.3%		54.1	205^th of 451 public middle schools	54.5%	17	47.3	31.8	22.4	30.9	37.4	41.7	41.0	98.2	$12,977	$402	$12,574

Frequently Asked Questions about South Callaway Middle

What district is South Callaway Middle in?

South Callaway County R-II

What high school do graduates of South Callaway Middle attend?

Students who attend South Callaway Middle usually go on to attend South Callaway High

How many students attend South Callaway Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 187 students attended South Callaway Middle.

What is the racial makeup of South Callaway Middle?

Students at South Callaway Middle are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is South Callaway Middle a good school?

South Callaway Middle ranks 233^rd of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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