Summary:
The Hickory County R-I school district in Missouri is home to a single standout middle school, Skyline Middle. This school has consistently ranked among the top 11% of middle schools in the state, maintaining a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 school years. The Hickory County R-I district itself is also highly regarded, ranking 14th out of 386 districts in Missouri and earning a 5-star rating.
Skyline Middle's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming the state average in MAP testing across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 64.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 38.4%. The school's performance also exceeds the Hickory County R-I district averages, indicating Skyline Middle is a standout institution within an already high-performing district.
Despite serving a student population with a moderate level of economic disadvantage, as indicated by a 39.81% free/reduced lunch rate, Skyline Middle has maintained its strong academic standing. The school's efficient resource allocation, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3 and per-student spending in line with the national average, suggests the school is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning and success.
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