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California Middle ranks 122 nd of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend California Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 416 students attended California Middle.

What is the racial makeup of California Middle?

Students at California Middle are 83% White, 14% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of California Middle attend?

Students who attend California Middle usually go on to attend California High

California Middle School in California MO

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

California Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks California Middle 122^nd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See California Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Moniteau County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Moniteau County R-I 84^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for California Middle

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Rank History for all students at California Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	65.39	150^th	619	75.8%
2007	64.15	171^st	624	72.6%
2008	70.96	114^th	624	81.7%
2009	66.21	169^th	601	71.9%
2010	77.19	89^th	614	85.5%
2011	72.69	119^th	625	81.0%
2012	71.19	132^nd	623	78.8%
2013	66.65	176^th	649	72.9%
2014	61.57	235^th	633	62.9%
2015	39.50	392^nd	585	33.0%
2016	65.16	125^th	435	71.3%
2017	61.81	188^th	568	66.9%
2018	57.36	214^th	552	61.2%
2019	74.56	94^th	587	84.0%
2021	75.59	81^st	454	82.2%
2022	74.56	89^th	459	80.6%
2023	71.56	96^th	459	79.1%
2024	67.74	122^nd	451	72.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at California Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	51.15	182^nd	422	56.9%
2019	57.97	159^th	482	67.0%
2021	51.59	158^th	371	57.4%
2022	65.55	86^th	365	76.4%
2023	54.55	153^rd	382	59.9%
2024	43.28	215^th	378	43.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at California Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.69	48^th	78	38.5%

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Rank History for White students at California Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	56.90	167^th	479	65.1%
2019	72.38	91^st	527	82.7%
2021	69.49	85^th	376	77.4%
2022	70.52	86^th	381	77.4%
2023	63.64	108^th	385	71.9%
2024	67.00	102^nd	379	73.1%

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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 California Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	270	3	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	280
1996	270	3	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	280
1997	295	4	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	307
1998	318	3	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	329
1999	312	1	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	324
2000	289	1	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	307
2001	261	2	1	22	1	n/a	n/a	287
2002	265	0	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	294
2003	265	0	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	294
2004	277	0	5	26	0	n/a	n/a	308
2005	254	1	5	32	0	n/a	n/a	292
2006	253	3	3	37	0	n/a	n/a	296
2007	248	3	1	35	1	n/a	n/a	288
2008	274	2	1	31	1	n/a	n/a	309
2009	262	1	1	34	2	n/a	n/a	300
2010	265	1	0	24	2	n/a	n/a	292
2011	249	0	1	30	0	0	1	281
2012	254	1	0	32	1	0	0	288
2013	238	2	0	45	2	0	2	289
2014	248	2	0	44	1	1	3	299
2015	246	3	0	54	2	0	3	308
2016	226	3	0	49	2	0	4	284
2017	241	3	0	44	0	0	7	295
2018	243	3	1	37	0	0	10	294
2019	250	4	2	39	0	0	7	302
2020	262	4	4	50	0	0	4	324
2021	276	2	3	48	0	0	3	332
2022	369	2	2	61	0	1	5	440
2023	363	3	1	56	0	1	8	432
2024	345	3	1	57	0	1	9	416

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 California Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	280	18.1	15.5	n/a
1996	280	18.1	15.5	n/a
1997	307	19.1	16.1	17.6
1998	329	21.1	15.6	21.6
1999	324	24.1	13.4	28.1
2000	307	24.1	12.7	32.6
2001	287	24.8	11.6	41.8
2002	294	25.2	11.7	40.1
2003	294	25.2	11.7	40.1
2004	308	23.8	12.9	40.6
2005	292	22.5	13.0	41.8
2006	296	22.1	13.4	39.2
2007	288	21.1	13.6	38.5
2008	309	23.0	13.4	36.9
2009	300	24.0	12.5	42.3
2010	292	21.2	13.7	37.3
2011	281	20.4	13.7	40.6
2012	288	19.9	14.4	46.2
2013	289	20.0	14.4	47.1
2014	299	20.7	14.4	45.8
2015	308	21.0	14.6	41.9
2016	284	21.0	13.5	45.8
2017	295	20.9	14.1	53.2
2018	294	20.4	14.3	55.8
2019	302	20.9	14.4	51
2020	324	20.3	15.8	47.2
2021	332	22.4	14.7	46.7
2022	440	31.0	14.1	40.9
2023	432	30.8	13.9	39.4
2024	416	32.0	13.0	44.5

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 California Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	280	18.1	15.5	n/a
1996	280	18.1	15.5	n/a
1997	307	19.1	16.1	17.6
1998	329	21.1	15.6	21.6
1999	324	24.1	13.4	28.1
2000	307	24.1	12.7	32.6
2001	287	24.8	11.6	41.8
2002	294	25.2	11.7	40.1
2003	294	25.2	11.7	40.1
2004	308	23.8	12.9	40.6
2005	292	22.5	13.0	41.8
2006	296	22.1	13.4	39.2
2007	288	21.1	13.6	38.5
2008	309	23.0	13.4	36.9
2009	300	24.0	12.5	42.3
2010	292	21.2	13.7	37.3
2011	281	20.4	13.7	40.6
2012	288	19.9	14.4	46.2
2013	289	20.0	14.4	47.1
2014	299	20.7	14.4	45.8
2015	308	21.0	14.6	41.9
2016	284	21.0	13.5	45.8
2017	295	20.9	14.1	53.2
2018	294	20.4	14.3	55.8
2019	302	20.9	14.4	51
2020	324	20.3	15.8	47.2
2021	332	22.4	14.7	46.7
2022	440	31.0	14.1	40.9
2023	432	30.8	13.9	39.4
2024	416	32.0	13.0	44.5

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 California Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$309 (3.6%)	$8,278 (96.4%)	$8,587
2020	$414 (4.9%)	$8,106 (95.1%)	$8,520
2021	$1,057 (11.6%)	$8,059 (88.4%)	$9,116
2022	$252 (2.8%)	$8,744 (97.2%)	$8,996

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on California 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 94^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 96^th of 459 Middle schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (California Middle)	57.9	43.5	14.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Moniteau County R-I)	57.9	43.5	14.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (California Middle)	51.8	33.7	18.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Moniteau County R-I)	51.8	33.7	18.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (California Middle)	49	60	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Moniteau County R-I)	49	60	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (California Middle)	49.5	52.1	2.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Moniteau County R-I)	49.5	52.1	2.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (California Middle)	56.6	47.3	9.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Moniteau County R-I)	56.6	47.3	9.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (California Middle)	48.9	39.1	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Moniteau County R-I)	48.9	39.1	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (California Middle)	52.2	43.1	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Moniteau County R-I)	52.2	43.1	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	302	432	43%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	39	56	43.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	250	363	45.2%
Two or More Races	7	8	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51%	39.4%	11.6%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (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 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th 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	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
California Middle	Public	5-8	211 S Owen St	California	65018	Moniteau County	Moniteau County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 796-2146	416	32	13.0	44.5%	345 (82.9%)	3 (0.7%)	57 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.2%)	67.7	122^nd of 451 public middle schools	72.9%		71.6	96^th of 459 public middle schools	79.1%	26	32.1	36.3	43.1	54.3	40.3	41.9	45.9	36.3	41.9	50.4		$8,996	$252	$8,744
Tipton Middle School	Public	6-8	400 S Gravois	Tipton	65081	Moniteau County	Tipton R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 433-5528	122	12	10.3	48.4%	116 (95.1%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18.5	385^th of 451 public middle schools	14.6%		16.5	399^th of 459 public middle schools	13.1%	14		23.6	17.5	22.5		15.0		18.9		15.0		$9,588	$3,600	$5,988
Thomas Jefferson Middle	Public	6-8	1201 Fairgrounds Rd	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3250	889	79	11.2	50.8%	527 (59.3%)	177 (19.9%)	76 (8.5%)	27 (3.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (9.1%)	72.4	101^st of 451 public middle schools	77.6%		61.6	159^th of 459 public middle schools	65.4%	58		42.8	43.8	41.1		40.0		42.8	48.2	52.6	92.8	$10,383	$1,683	$8,700
Eldon Middle	Public	6-8	1400 N Grand Ave	Eldon	65026	Miller County	Eldon R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 392-8020	402	30	13.2	46.8%	382 (95.0%)	6 (1.5%)	6 (1.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	62.7	146^th of 451 public middle schools	67.6%		69.3	110^th of 459 public middle schools	76.0%	36		43.1	42.6	46.8		38.5		37.0	32.3	44.0		$9,017	$3,383	$5,634
Southern Boone Middle	Public	5-8	303 N Main	Ashland	65010	Boone County	Southern Boone County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 657-2146	647	47	13.7	18.1%	566 (87.5%)	8 (1.2%)	29 (4.5%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.9%)	72.7	99^th of 451 public middle schools	78.0%		68.7	115^th of 459 public middle schools	74.9%	16	41.7	58.0	39.5	26.3	34.9	43.1	40.1	47.3	45.6	54.1		$9,418	$547	$8,872

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