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Chillicothe Middle

Summary:

Chillicothe Middle is a public middle school in Chillicothe, Missouri, serving 371 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Chillicothe R-II District, which is ranked 58 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Chillicothe Middle's academic performance has been mixed compared to state and district averages. While the school has outperformed the state average in 6th-grade mathematics, it has underperformed in 7th and 8th grades, as well as in English Language Arts across all grade levels. In science, Chillicothe Middle's 8th-grade performance has been below the state average. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, ranging from 143 out of 568 Missouri middle schools in 2016-2017 to 364 out of 633 in 2013-2014. However, the school has seen a steady decline in chronic absenteeism, from 11.3% in 2021-2022 to 8.7% in the most recent year.

Compared to the nearby Trenton Middle School, Chillicothe Middle has generally underperformed in academic measures, with lower proficiency rates in mathematics, science, and English Language Arts. Trenton Middle School also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate. However, Chillicothe Middle has a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its relatively stronger performance in certain subgroups, such as special education and low socioeconomic status students. The school's struggle with disabled students, who ranked 161 out of 187 Missouri middle schools in 2021-2022, suggests an area for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1529 Calhoun
       Chillicothe, MO  64601-1813

(660) 646-1916

District: Chillicothe R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
231st of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,533 Help


Students who attend Chillicothe Middle usually attend:

High:    Chillicothe High

Feeder schools for Chillicothe Middle:

Elementary:    Chillicothe Elementary
    Dewey Elementary
    Field Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Two or more races:
5.7%
Hispanic:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chillicothe Middle ranks worse than 51.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.06. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chillicothe Middle is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chillicothe Middle is $9,533.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chillicothe Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Chillicothe Middle 231st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Chillicothe Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chillicothe R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Chillicothe R-II 58th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chillicothe Middle

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Rank History for all students at Chillicothe Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.04 207th 619 66.6%
2007 50.72 327th 624 47.6%
2008 55.13 267th 624 57.2%
2009 55.26 275th 601 54.2%
2010 59.66 246th 614 59.9%
2011 48.11 365th 625 41.6%
2012 52.75 320th 623 48.6%
2013 51.61 327th 649 49.6%
2014 47.10 364th 633 42.5%
2015 56.11 235th 585 59.8%
2016 59.88 157th 435 63.9%
2017 67.44 143rd 568 74.8%
2018 48.52 285th 552 48.4%
2019 45.62 317th 587 46.0%
2021 45.86 249th 454 45.2%
2022 57.97 178th 459 61.2%
2023 55.65 197th 459 57.1%
2024 48.06 231st 451 48.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Chillicothe Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.18 82nd 192 57.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chillicothe Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.99 249th 422 41.0%
2019 38.99 311th 482 35.5%
2021 39.01 248th 371 33.2%
2022 58.67 126th 365 65.5%
2023 54.60 151st 382 60.5%
2024 51.67 175th 378 53.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chillicothe Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.32 38th 162 76.5%
2021 25.72 164th 195 15.9%
2022 21.67 161st 187 13.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Chillicothe Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.30 26th 104 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at Chillicothe Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.77 270th 479 43.6%
2019 36.81 331st 527 37.2%
2021 36.03 248th 376 34.0%
2022 46.87 185th 381 51.4%
2023 45.03 212th 385 44.9%
2024 34.32 254th 379 33.0%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Chillicothe Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 465 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2002 470 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 470 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 449 9 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 450 12 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2006 424 12 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2007 420 12 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2008 421 13 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2009 418 15 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2010 410 20 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 404 21 0 4 0 1 0 0 430
2012 381 20 0 6 2 1 0 0 410
2013 354 14 1 6 2 0 0 0 377
2014 367 13 1 11 1 0 1 0 394
2015 374 10 1 11 0 0 6 0 402
2016 388 10 1 11 1 0 9 0 420
2017 386 4 1 12 2 0 11 0 416
2018 408 10 1 16 3 0 16 0 454
2019 407 10 2 24 0 0 18 0 461
2020 377 9 3 26 2 0 20 0 437
2021 332 7 2 24 1 0 19 0 385
2022 322 9 2 17 2 0 24 0 376
2023 325 5 1 15 1 1 23 0 371
2024 323 5 4 15 1 2 21 0 371

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 Chillicothe Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 474 32.7 14.5 35.9
2002 478 31.4 15.2 34.5
2003 478 31.4 15.2 34.5
2004 461 30.6 15.1 41.6
2005 465 31.7 14.7 44.1
2006 439 31.6 13.9 43.5
2007 435 30.6 14.2 42.5
2008 437 32.1 13.6 45.3
2009 440 32.5 13.5 46.1
2010 439 32.7 13.4 46
2011 430 28.2 15.2 43.3
2012 410 26.5 15.4 44.4
2013 377 26.9 13.9 47.7
2014 394 28.0 14.0 51.8
2015 402 28.0 14.3 52
2016 420 27.0 15.5 50.5
2017 416 25.4 16.3 48.1
2018 454 27.5 16.4 48
2019 461 28.6 16.0 46.6
2020 437 29.0 15.0 47.8
2021 385 28.2 13.6 48.1
2022 376 27.1 13.8 43.4
2023 371 23.8 15.5 48.5
2024 371 25.0 14.8 42

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 Chillicothe Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 474 32.7 14.5 35.9
2002 478 31.4 15.2 34.5
2003 478 31.4 15.2 34.5
2004 461 30.6 15.1 41.6
2005 465 31.7 14.7 44.1
2006 439 31.6 13.9 43.5
2007 435 30.6 14.2 42.5
2008 437 32.1 13.6 45.3
2009 440 32.5 13.5 46.1
2010 439 32.7 13.4 46
2011 430 28.2 15.2 43.3
2012 410 26.5 15.4 44.4
2013 377 26.9 13.9 47.7
2014 394 28.0 14.0 51.8
2015 402 28.0 14.3 52
2016 420 27.0 15.5 50.5
2017 416 25.4 16.3 48.1
2018 454 27.5 16.4 48
2019 461 28.6 16.0 46.6
2020 437 29.0 15.0 47.8
2021 385 28.2 13.6 48.1
2022 376 27.1 13.8 43.4
2023 371 23.8 15.5 48.5
2024 371 25.0 14.8 42

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chillicothe Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $662 (8.7%) $6,981 (91.3%) $7,644
2020 $897 (11.2%) $7,099 (88.8%) $7,996
2021 $3,201 (36.3%) $5,621 (63.7%) $8,822
2022 $4,652 (48.8%) $4,880 (51.2%) $9,532

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chillicothe 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 317th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 197th of 459 Middle schools
 11.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Chillicothe Middle)33.354.3
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chillicothe R-II)33.354.3
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chillicothe Middle)40.437.9
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chillicothe R-II)40.437.9
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chillicothe Middle)30.935.9
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chillicothe R-II)30.935.9
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chillicothe Middle)2928.1
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chillicothe R-II)2928.1
 0.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chillicothe Middle)43.430.5
 12.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chillicothe R-II)43.430.5
 12.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Chillicothe Middle)52.242.4
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Chillicothe R-II)52.242.4
 9.8%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chillicothe Middle)47.837.3
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chillicothe R-II)47.837.3
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students461371
 19.5%
African American105
 50%
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2415
 37.5%
Pacific Islander01
White407325
 20.1%
Two or More Races1823
 27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%48.5%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chillicothe Middle

Students at Chillicothe Middle are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

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

Chillicothe Middle ranks 231st of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Chillicothe Middle.


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