Blair Oaks Middle School

Summary:

Blair Oaks Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Jefferson City, Missouri, part of the Blair Oaks R-II School District. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, currently placing 6th out of 451 middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Blair Oaks Middle School outperforms state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 89.3% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.4%. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4.6% to 7.0%, significantly lower than the nearby Thomas Jefferson Middle (22.1%) and Lewis and Clark Middle schools (22.1%). Additionally, Blair Oaks Middle School has a much lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 7.95% to 11.26%, compared to the nearby Jefferson City schools.

The exceptional performance of Blair Oaks Middle School may be attributed to its higher per-student spending, ranging from $7,370 to $9,655, and lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.6 to 15.6, compared to the nearby Jefferson City schools. The school's affiliation with the high-performing Blair Oaks R-II School District may also contribute to its success, making it a standout example of a successful middle school in the region.

Detail:

Public 6-8

6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101-9751

(573) 634-2053

District: Blair Oaks R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,655

Students who attend Blair Oaks Middle School usually attend:

High:

Blair Oaks High

Feeder schools for Blair Oaks Middle School:

Elementary:

Blair Oaks Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 275

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blair Oaks Middle School ranks better than 98.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.09. (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 (95.3%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blair Oaks Middle School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Blair Oaks Middle School employs 18.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blair Oaks Middle School is $9,655.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blair Oaks Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blair Oaks Middle School 6^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Blair Oaks Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Blair Oaks R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Blair Oaks R-II 10^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blair Oaks Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Blair Oaks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	82.16	55^th	625	91.2%
2012	81.43	54^th	623	91.3%
2013	79.83	55^th	649	91.5%
2014	81.97	54^th	633	91.5%
2015	82.79	63^rd	585	89.2%
2016	80.75	58^th	435	86.7%
2017	89.16	22^nd	568	96.1%
2018	86.90	38^th	552	93.1%
2019	86.00	42^nd	587	92.8%
2021	95.80	9^th	454	98.0%
2022	95.02	8^th	459	98.3%
2023	96.12	10^th	459	97.8%
2024	98.09	6^th	451	98.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blair Oaks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.34	165^th	482	65.8%

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Rank History for White students at Blair Oaks Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	81.33	51^st	479	89.4%
2019	81.47	56^th	527	89.4%
2021	92.71	17^th	376	95.5%
2022	93.68	10^th	381	97.4%
2023	93.01	14^th	385	96.4%
2024	96.81	11^th	379	97.1%

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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 Blair Oaks Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	305	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	307
2011	318	2	1	0	0	0	2	323
2012	323	0	1	0	0	0	1	325
2013	319	0	1	0	0	0	3	323
2014	312	0	3	0	0	0	4	319
2015	350	2	2	0	1	0	3	358
2016	362	1	2	1	1	0	3	370
2017	372	2	3	2	1	0	5	385
2018	368	1	1	3	1	0	7	381
2019	357	1	2	5	0	1	10	376
2020	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2021	349	2	2	3	0	0	17	373
2022	269	1	2	4	0	0	10	286
2023	249	3	1	5	0	0	6	264
2024	262	3	0	4	0	0	6	275

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 Blair Oaks Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	307	17.8	17.1	18.6
2011	323	18.6	17.3	18.9
2012	325	18.2	17.7	12.9
2013	323	20.1	16.0	14.2
2014	319	19.7	16.1	14.4
2015	358	20.0	17.9	14
2016	370	21.0	17.6	14.1
2017	385	22.4	17.1	15.1
2018	381	22.3	17.0	13.4
2019	376	23.4	16.0	14.4
2020	0	24.3	0.0	n/a
2021	373	23.8	15.6	11.3
2022	286	18.5	15.4	11.2
2023	264	18.0	14.6	8
2024	275	18.4	14.9	10.9

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 Blair Oaks Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	307	17.8	17.1	18.6
2011	323	18.6	17.3	18.9
2012	325	18.2	17.7	12.9
2013	323	20.1	16.0	14.2
2014	319	19.7	16.1	14.4
2015	358	20.0	17.9	14
2016	370	21.0	17.6	14.1
2017	385	22.4	17.1	15.1
2018	381	22.3	17.0	13.4
2019	376	23.4	16.0	14.4
2020	0	24.3	0.0	n/a
2021	373	23.8	15.6	11.3
2022	286	18.5	15.4	11.2
2023	264	18.0	14.6	8
2024	275	18.4	14.9	10.9

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 Blair Oaks Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$147 (2.0%)	$7,223 (98.0%)	$7,370
2020	$354 (4.7%)	$7,101 (95.3%)	$7,455
2021	$314 (3.7%)	$8,259 (96.3%)	$8,573
2022	$571 (5.9%)	$9,084 (94.1%)	$9,655

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blair Oaks Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 42^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 10^th of 459 Middle schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Blair Oaks Middle School)	73.7	87.2	13.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blair Oaks R-II)	73.7	87.2	13.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Oaks Middle School)	60	60.5	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Oaks R-II)	60	60.5	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blair Oaks Middle School)	66.7	76.6	9.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blair Oaks R-II)	66.7	76.6	9.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Oaks Middle School)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Oaks R-II)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blair Oaks Middle School)	27.8	71	43.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blair Oaks R-II)	27.8	71	43.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Blair Oaks Middle School)	69	75.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Blair Oaks R-II)	69	75.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Oaks Middle School)	58.4	59.8	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Blair Oaks R-II)	58.4	59.8	1.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Blair Oaks Middle School)	96.7	92.9	3.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Blair Oaks R-II)	58.6	52.2	6.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	376	264	29.8%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	5	5
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	357	249	30.3%
Two or More Races	10	6	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.4%	8%	6.4%

Schools Near Blair Oaks 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 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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
Blair Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	6124 Falcon Ln	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Blair Oaks R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 634-2053	275	18	14.9	10.9%	262 (95.3%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	98.1	6^th of 451 public middle schools	98.7%		96.1	10^th of 459 public middle schools	97.8%	4	89.3	86.2		67.8	54.7	70.4		96.4	$9,655	$571	$9,085
Lewis And Clark Middle	Public	6-8	325 Lewis And Clark Dr	Jefferson City	65101	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	No	(573) 659-3200	962	82	11.7	53.0%	603 (62.7%)	192 (20.0%)	57 (5.9%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (10.8%)	54.1	205^th of 451 public middle schools	54.5%		47.6	240^th of 459 public middle schools	47.7%	35	40.1	33.6	18.9	33.5	39.7	43.2	40.6	90.8	$11,607	$2,068	$9,539
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Blair Oaks Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Blair Oaks Middle School?

Students at Blair Oaks Middle School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% African American.

How many students attend Blair Oaks Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 275 students attended Blair Oaks Middle School.

What district is Blair Oaks Middle School in?

Blair Oaks R-II

Is Blair Oaks Middle School a good school?

Yes! Blair Oaks Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 451 Missouri middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Blair Oaks Middle School attend?

Students who attend Blair Oaks Middle School usually go on to attend Blair Oaks High

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