Serving 205 students in grades 5-8, Purdy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
77%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Purdy Middle School?
205 students attend Purdy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Purdy Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Purdy Middle School?
Purdy Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Purdy Middle School offer ?
Purdy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Purdy Middle School part of?
Purdy Middle School is part of Purdy R-II School District.
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