South Harrison Middle

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South Harrison Middle ranks 148 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Harrison Middle is a public middle school located in Bethany, Missouri, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 245 students. The school is part of the South Harrison County R-II school district, which is ranked 105 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Harrison Middle has shown consistent academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 137 to 180 out of 459 Missouri middle schools over the past few years. The school outperformed the state average in several subject areas, including 8th-grade Mathematics and 7th-grade English Language Arts, but performed below the state average in 8th-grade Science and 8th-grade English Language Arts. The school has also demonstrated strong performance among its White and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations, ranking 111 and 94 out of 385 and 378 Missouri middle schools, respectively, in these subgroups. However, the school has experienced a concerning trend in chronic absenteeism, with rates ranging from 17.3% to 26.0% over the past few years, significantly higher than the 8.3% rate at the nearby Albany Middle school.

While South Harrison Middle has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $7,681 in the 2019-2020 school year to $9,236 in the 2021-2022 school year, its student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 14.2 is slightly higher than the 12:1 ratio at Albany Middle. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and exploring the practices of nearby schools, such as Albany Middle, could help South Harrison Middle continue to improve and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

3400 Bulldog Ave
Bethany, MO 64424-0445

(660) 425-7467

District: South Harrison County R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
148^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,236

Students who attend South Harrison Middle usually attend:

High:

South Harrison High

Feeder schools for South Harrison Middle:

Elementary:

South Harrison Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 245

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Harrison Middle ranks better than 67.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.11. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Harrison Middle is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare South Harrison Middle employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Harrison Middle is $9,236.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Harrison Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks South Harrison Middle 148^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See South Harrison Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

South Harrison County R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks South Harrison County R-II 105^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Harrison Middle

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Rank History for all students at South Harrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	17.10	493^rd	552	10.7%
2019	38.23	382^nd	587	34.9%
2021	59.09	180^th	454	60.4%
2022	64.72	137^th	459	70.2%
2023	64.47	139^th	459	69.7%
2024	62.11	148^th	451	67.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Harrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	11.79	404^th	422	4.3%
2019	30.29	375^th	482	22.2%
2021	59.59	114^th	371	69.3%
2024	66.03	94^th	378	75.1%

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Rank History for White students at South Harrison Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	8.86	473^rd	479	1.3%
2019	28.67	403^rd	527	23.5%
2021	50.09	178^th	376	52.7%
2022	55.05	146^th	381	61.7%
2023	63.41	111^th	385	71.2%
2024	50.77	172^nd	379	54.6%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for South Harrison Middle

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	263	2	5	0	8	278
2018	274	3	9	0	6	292
2019	278	3	6	1	5	293
2020	282	3	3	1	5	294
2021	252	1	4	1	7	265
2022	227	1	7	0	11	246
2023	221	3	9	1	11	245
2024	217	5	10	0	13	245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Harrison Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	278	18.7	14.8	57.6
2018	292	19.1	15.2	58.2
2019	293	18.4	15.8	52.9
2020	294	19.6	14.9	52.7
2021	265	18.5	14.2	53.6
2022	246	17.9	13.6	42.7
2023	245	18.3	13.3	58
2024	245	18.5	13.2	57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Harrison Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	278	18.7	14.8	57.6
2018	292	19.1	15.2	58.2
2019	293	18.4	15.8	52.9
2020	294	19.6	14.9	52.7
2021	265	18.5	14.2	53.6
2022	246	17.9	13.6	42.7
2023	245	18.3	13.3	58
2024	245	18.5	13.2	57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Harrison Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$317 (4.0%)	$7,538 (96.0%)	$7,855
2020	$607 (7.9%)	$7,074 (92.1%)	$7,681
2021	$851 (9.8%)	$7,825 (90.2%)	$8,676
2022	$1,144 (12.4%)	$8,092 (87.6%)	$9,236

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Harrison Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 382^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 139^th of 459 Middle schools	34.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Middle)	50.6	15.4	35.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison County R-II)	50.6	15.4	35.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	36.2	4.1%
5th Grade Science (South Harrison Middle)	30.7	32.7	2%
5th Grade Science (South Harrison County R-II)	30.7	32.7	2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Middle)	28	41.7	13.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison County R-II)	28	41.7	13.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Middle)	28.5	41.8	13.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison County R-II)	28.5	41.8	13.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Middle)	25.7	38.9	13.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison County R-II)	25.7	38.9	13.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Middle)	39	42.9	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison County R-II)	39	42.9	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Middle)	45.2	42.9	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison County R-II)	45.2	42.9	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Middle)	28.8	61.2	32.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison County R-II)	28.8	61.2	32.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	31.8	2.8%
8th Grade Science (South Harrison Middle)	35.6	31.3	4.3%
8th Grade Science (South Harrison County R-II)	35.6	31.3	4.3%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.7	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Middle)	40.6	41.8	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison County R-II)	40.6	41.8	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.5	4.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	293	245	16.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	6	9	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	278	221	20.5%
Two or More Races	5	11	120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.9%	58%	5.1%

Schools Near South Harrison Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th 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
South Harrison Middle	Public	5-8	3400 Bulldog Ave	Bethany	64424	Harrison County	South Harrison County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 425-7467	245	19	13.2	57.6%	217 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	62.1	148^th of 451 public middle schools	67.2%		64.5	139^th of 459 public middle schools	69.7%	9	50.7	71.6	28.2	45.1	31.7	50.8	28.2	$9,236	$1,144	$8,092
Albany Middle	Public	6-8	101 W Jefferson St	Albany	64402	Gentry County	Albany R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 726-3912	92	8	11.4	43.5%	83 (90.2%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.5%)								(n/a)	51.5				45.4			$9,890	$509	$9,382

Frequently Asked Questions about South Harrison Middle

What is the racial makeup of South Harrison Middle?

Students at South Harrison Middle are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What district is South Harrison Middle in?

South Harrison County R-II

How many students attend South Harrison Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 245 students attended South Harrison Middle.

Is South Harrison Middle a good school?

South Harrison Middle ranks 148^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of South Harrison Middle attend?

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

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