How many students attend Charleston Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Charleston Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Charleston Middle School?

Students at Charleston Middle School are 67% African American, 26% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Charleston Middle School attend?

Students who attend Charleston Middle School usually go on to attend Charleston High

Charleston Middle School

Summary:

Charleston Middle School is a public middle school located in Charleston, Missouri, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 179 students. Based on the data provided, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 402-554 out of 454-587 schools and a rating of 0-1 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars.

Charleston Middle School faces significant challenges, particularly in the areas of academic performance and student attendance. The school has had consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 27.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on MAP assessments, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 6-30.9% of students were proficient or better in Math and 6-8.8% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 38.4-44.4% and 37.6-46.2%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.9% to 98.33% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Charleston Middle School to the nearby schools, such as Sikeston Junior High School, Sikeston Middle School, Scott County Middle, and East Prairie Middle, it becomes clear that Charleston Middle School is performing significantly worse academically. The nearby schools generally have higher proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher SchoolDigger rankings. This consistent underperformance suggests that Charleston R-I may be facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed.

Detail:

Public 4-6

1012 S Main St
Charleston, MO 63834-0039

(573) 683-3346

District: Charleston R-I

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,511

Students who attend Charleston Middle School usually attend:

High:

Charleston High

Feeder schools for Charleston Middle School:

Elementary:

Warren E. Hearnes Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.3%

White:

25.8%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Charleston Middle School ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.65. (See more...)

Compare Details Charleston Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.06. (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: African American (67.3%), White (25.8%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charleston Middle School is $12,511.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charleston Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Charleston Middle School 840^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Charleston Middle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Charleston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.32	861^st	898	4.1%
2024	9.65	840^th	906	7.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charleston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.78	575^th	611	5.9%
2024	18.59	563^rd	625	9.9%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Charleston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	17.54	173^rd	185	6.5%
2024	26.60	158^th	191	17.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Charleston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	6.91	653^rd	673	3.0%

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

Rank History for Charleston Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Charleston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	19.55	568^th	619	8.2%
2007	16.40	585^th	624	6.3%
2008	14.83	589^th	624	5.6%
2009	18.74	546^th	601	9.2%
2010	12.12	578^th	614	5.9%
2011	11.44	592^nd	625	5.3%
2012	20.88	557^th	623	10.6%
2013	36.34	495^th	649	23.7%
2014	13.60	588^th	633	7.1%
2015	28.31	471^st	585	19.5%
2016	24.63	362^nd	435	16.8%
2017	13.14	529^th	568	6.9%
2018	5.75	532^nd	552	3.6%
2019	8.52	554^th	587	5.6%
2021	14.08	402^nd	454	11.5%
2022	12.06	418^th	459	8.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Charleston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	11.53	406^th	422	3.8%
2019	17.06	443^rd	482	8.1%
2021	28.46	301^st	371	18.9%
2022	26.20	298^th	365	18.4%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Charleston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	12.85	125^th	129	3.1%
2019	15.66	136^th	149	8.7%
2021	37.74	92^nd	135	31.9%
2022	25.92	118^th	148	20.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Charleston Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	13.36	458^th	479	4.4%
2019	32.56	372^nd	527	29.4%

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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 Charleston Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	146	220	2	0	n/a	n/a	368
1998	155	216	1	0	n/a	n/a	372
1999	160	209	1	0	n/a	n/a	370
2000	150	205	0	0	n/a	n/a	355
2001	151	182	0	0	n/a	n/a	333
2002	138	180	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
2003	138	180	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
2004	128	158	0	2	n/a	n/a	288
2005	131	155	0	2	n/a	n/a	288
2006	135	156	0	2	n/a	n/a	293
2007	129	138	0	1	n/a	n/a	268
2008	124	148	0	0	n/a	n/a	272
2009	101	133	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
2010	102	132	0	2	n/a	n/a	236
2011	83	141	0	1	0	0	225
2012	80	129	0	1	0	0	210
2013	87	134	1	0	0	0	222
2014	80	154	0	1	0	1	236
2015	74	138	0	3	0	1	216
2016	71	123	0	3	0	1	198
2017	79	134	0	2	0	0	215
2018	92	134	0	2	0	3	231
2019	66	151	0	2	0	3	222
2020	53	128	0	4	0	5	190
2021	43	116	0	6	0	15	180
2022	46	108	0	6	0	8	168
2023	54	113	0	5	0	7	179
2024	41	107	0	4	0	7	159

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 Charleston Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	368	23.8	15.5	68.5
1998	372	22.8	16.3	68.5
1999	370	22.6	16.4	71.4
2000	355	23.4	15.2	64.2
2001	333	22.5	14.8	63.4
2002	318	21.2	15.0	63.2
2003	318	21.2	15.0	63.2
2004	288	22.8	12.6	70.5
2005	288	20.7	13.9	66
2006	293	21.4	13.7	72.4
2007	268	20.3	13.2	75.4
2008	272	21.4	12.7	72.4
2009	234	24.1	9.7	74.4
2010	236	20.8	11.3	78
2011	225	17.2	13.0	80.4
2012	210	16.8	12.4	82.4
2013	222	17.2	12.8	81.1
2014	236	17.1	13.7	80.1
2015	216	18.0	12.0	100
2016	198	16.0	12.3	100
2017	215	16.3	13.1	100
2018	231	16.5	14.0	100
2019	222	17.4	12.7	98.6
2020	190	16.8	11.2	98.4
2021	180	15.8	11.3	98.3
2022	168	14.4	11.6	86.9
2023	179	12.2	14.6	92.2
2024	159	12.0	13.2	98.1

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 Charleston Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	368	23.8	15.5	68.5
1998	372	22.8	16.3	68.5
1999	370	22.6	16.4	71.4
2000	355	23.4	15.2	64.2
2001	333	22.5	14.8	63.4
2002	318	21.2	15.0	63.2
2003	318	21.2	15.0	63.2
2004	288	22.8	12.6	70.5
2005	288	20.7	13.9	66
2006	293	21.4	13.7	72.4
2007	268	20.3	13.2	75.4
2008	272	21.4	12.7	72.4
2009	234	24.1	9.7	74.4
2010	236	20.8	11.3	78
2011	225	17.2	13.0	80.4
2012	210	16.8	12.4	82.4
2013	222	17.2	12.8	81.1
2014	236	17.1	13.7	80.1
2015	216	18.0	12.0	100
2016	198	16.0	12.3	100
2017	215	16.3	13.1	100
2018	231	16.5	14.0	100
2019	222	17.4	12.7	98.6
2020	190	16.8	11.2	98.4
2021	180	15.8	11.3	98.3
2022	168	14.4	11.6	86.9
2023	179	12.2	14.6	92.2
2024	159	12.0	13.2	98.1

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 Charleston Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$638 (6.4%)	$9,281 (93.6%)	$9,920
2020	$1,562 (14.5%)	$9,225 (85.5%)	$10,788
2021	$3,676 (32.9%)	$7,502 (67.1%)	$11,177
2022	$1,728 (13.8%)	$10,783 (86.2%)	$12,511

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Charleston Middle School

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 554^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 418^th of 459 Middle schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Charleston Middle School)	11.8	5.7	6.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charleston R-I)	11.8	5.7	6.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston Middle School)	26.5	8.6	17.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston R-I)	26.5	8.6	17.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Charleston Middle School)	5.9	16.3	10.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Charleston R-I)	5.9	16.3	10.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	37.5	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston Middle School)	14.5	8.2	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston R-I)	14.5	8.2	6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.9	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Charleston Middle School)	0	16.4	16.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Charleston R-I)	0	16.4	16.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	31.8	2.8%
8th Grade Science (Charleston Middle School)	31.1	9.1	22%
8th Grade Science (Charleston R-I)	31.1	9.1	22%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.7	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston Middle School)	24.4	25.4	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Charleston R-I)	24.4	25.4	1%
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	222	179	19.4%
African American	151	113	25.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	66	54	18.2%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.6%	92.2%	6.5%

Schools Near Charleston Middle School

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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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
Charleston Middle School	Public	4-6	1012 S Main St	Charleston	63834	Mississippi County	Charleston R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 683-3346	159	12	13.2	98.1%	41 (25.8%)	107 (67.3%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.4%)								(n/a)	12.4	6.5	30.9			10.7		6.0	6.2	8.8				$12,511	$1,729	$10,783
East Prairie Middle	Public	5-8	210 East Washington Street	East Prairie	63845	Mississippi County	East Prairie R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 649-9368	317	27	11.9	100.0%	293 (92.4%)	6 (1.9%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	18.6	384^th of 451 public middle schools	14.9%		16	401^st of 459 public middle schools	12.6%	17		20.6	44.0	14.0	3.3	20.6	14.2		21.7	17.5	22.7	15.7	12.5	$8,104	$642	$7,463
Scott County Middle	Public	6-8	4035 State Hwy 77	Benton	63736	Scott County	Scott County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 545-3541	196	16	11.8	53.6%	179 (91.3%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	26.7	339^th of 451 public middle schools	24.8%		36	302^nd of 459 public middle schools	34.2%	37			21.8	29.4	6.5		24.2				29.4			$8,925	$835	$8,090
Sikeston Middle School	Public	5-6	100 Twitty Dr	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-0792	473	33	14.1	100.0%	223 (47.1%)	162 (34.2%)	33 (7.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (10.8%)								(n/a)		23.6	47.9			16.7			21.1	28.0				$9,443	$1,531	$7,912
Sikeston Junior High School	Public	7-8	510 Lindenwood Ave	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-1720	442	37	12.0	100.0%	239 (54.1%)	140 (31.7%)	20 (4.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.8%)	41.5	263^rd of 451 public middle schools	41.7%		32.5	319^th of 459 public middle schools	30.5%	56				35.8	29.3		29.8				26.9	32.2	89.3	$10,029	$2,816	$7,213

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