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Fulton Middle ranks 248 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fulton Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 528 students attended Fulton Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Fulton Middle?

Students at Fulton Middle are 75% White, 11% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Fulton Middle attend?

Students who attend Fulton Middle usually go on to attend Fulton Senior High

Fulton Middle

Summary:

Fulton Middle is a public middle school in Fulton, Missouri, serving 498 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Fulton 58 School District, which is ranked 206 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fulton Middle faces significant challenges, with academic performance well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 24.4% (6th grade) to 40.6% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 44.4% (6th grade) and 30.6% (8th grade). The school's performance in English Language Arts is also below state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.2% (6th grade) to 33.7% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 37.6% (6th grade) and 42.1% (8th grade). Fulton Middle's performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American, multi-racial, students with disabilities, and low socioeconomic status, is also concerning, ranking in the bottom quartile or half of Missouri middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Southern Boone Middle and South Callaway Middle, which are ranked much higher in the state and have higher academic achievement, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower free and reduced lunch rates, Fulton Middle's performance is significantly lower. Despite increased spending per student and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school has not been able to translate these resources into improved student outcomes, suggesting that a comprehensive approach is needed to address the root causes of the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public 6-8

403 E Tenth
Fulton, MO 65251-2009

(573) 590-8200

District: Fulton 58

SchoolDigger Rank:
248^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,631

Students who attend Fulton Middle usually attend:

High:

Fulton Senior High

Feeder schools for Fulton Middle:

Elementary:	Bartley Elementary
	Bush Elementary
	McIntire Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 528

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.4%

Two or more races:

11.0%

African American:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fulton Middle ranks worse than 55% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.19. (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 (75.4%), two or more races (11%), African American (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fulton Middle is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Fulton Middle employs 38.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fulton Middle is $10,631.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fulton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton Middle 248^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Fulton Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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White students:

Fulton 58:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton 58 206^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fulton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Fulton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	51.13	282^nd	619	54.4%
2007	55.76	262^nd	624	58.0%
2008	56.53	249^th	624	60.1%
2009	60.20	232^nd	601	61.4%
2010	59.55	248^th	614	59.6%
2011	61.22	248^th	625	60.3%
2012	54.14	305^th	623	51.0%
2013	45.00	407^th	649	37.3%
2014	46.66	366^th	633	42.2%
2015	45.99	321^st	585	45.1%
2016	45.62	258^th	435	40.7%
2017	42.21	355^th	568	37.5%
2018	39.00	357^th	552	35.3%
2019	36.51	395^th	587	32.7%
2021	51.99	221^st	454	51.3%
2022	54.43	205^th	459	55.3%
2023	61.94	156^th	459	66.0%
2024	45.19	248^th	451	45.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fulton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	21.12	85^th	98	13.3%
2022	19.63	41^st	45	8.9%
2024	28.12	36^th	51	29.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fulton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.30	97^th	192	49.5%
2024	42.68	98^th	194	49.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fulton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.23	346^th	422	18.0%
2019	29.89	378^th	482	21.6%
2021	52.48	152^nd	371	59.0%
2022	48.97	181^st	365	50.4%
2023	53.08	160^th	382	58.1%
2024	39.63	235^th	378	37.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Fulton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	27.34	152^nd	204	25.5%
2021	44.56	100^th	195	48.7%
2022	28.59	144^th	187	23.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fulton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	56.83	63^rd	121	47.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Fulton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	58.17	48^th	129	62.8%
2019	44.94	80^th	149	46.3%
2022	40.96	87^th	148	41.2%
2024	23.18	121^st	144	16.0%

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Rank History for White students at Fulton Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.62	347^th	479	27.6%
2019	31.76	377^th	527	28.5%
2021	50.17	177^th	376	52.9%
2022	52.55	158^th	381	58.5%
2023	59.00	132^nd	385	65.7%
2024	40.10	224^th	379	40.9%

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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 Fulton Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	476	476
1992	429	44	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
1993	471	65	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	544
1994	507	75	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	586
1995	474	58	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
1996	474	58	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
1997	506	64	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	574
1998	534	64	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	607
1999	516	72	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	603
2000	497	74	6	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	583
2001	464	80	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	551
2002	505	86	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
2003	505	86	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
2004	513	85	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	603
2005	512	74	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
2006	461	64	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	534
2007	437	61	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	510
2008	396	63	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	470
2009	377	53	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	441
2010	363	58	5	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	439
2011	385	56	7	13	2	0	0	0	463
2012	400	62	6	18	2	0	0	0	488
2013	404	63	2	8	2	0	3	0	482
2014	395	50	4	6	4	0	10	0	469
2015	408	41	4	15	3	0	16	0	487
2016	434	41	5	16	4	0	20	0	520
2017	441	39	4	18	0	0	25	0	527
2018	452	47	7	14	2	1	27	0	550
2019	449	47	5	13	2	2	41	0	559
2020	438	50	4	10	3	2	50	0	557
2021	402	37	2	19	3	3	50	0	516
2022	408	39	2	22	2	2	54	0	529
2023	386	39	0	21	1	1	50	0	498
2024	398	42	5	22	3	0	58	0	528

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 Fulton Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	476	33.3	14.2	25.4
1992	482	34.6	13.9	28.8
1993	544	33.6	16.2	27.2
1994	586	37.8	15.5	32.9
1995	538	38.4	14.0	36.1
1996	538	38.4	14.0	36.1
1997	574	41.1	14.0	28
1998	607	42.5	14.3	26.7
1999	603	42.7	14.1	36.7
2000	583	44.0	13.3	37
2001	551	40.9	13.5	37.9
2002	598	43.3	13.8	44.6
2003	598	43.3	13.8	44.6
2004	603	44.3	13.6	44.1
2005	593	41.4	14.3	40.8
2006	534	39.3	13.6	41.6
2007	510	39.3	13.0	41.8
2008	470	37.5	12.5	40.2
2009	441	35.1	12.5	41
2010	439	33.2	13.2	49.7
2011	463	33.5	13.8	51.4
2012	488	32.0	15.2	54.5
2013	482	33.0	14.5	53.9
2014	469	33.3	14.0	50.7
2015	487	34.0	14.3	51.1
2016	520	32.0	16.2	53.5
2017	527	37.2	14.1	56
2018	550	39.7	13.8	55.8
2019	559	40.1	13.9	56
2020	557	41.2	13.5	55.3
2021	516	39.9	12.9	52.9
2022	529	38.9	13.5	41.6
2023	498	41.2	12.0	39
2024	528	38.3	13.7	47.9

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 Fulton Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	476	33.3	14.2	25.4
1992	482	34.6	13.9	28.8
1993	544	33.6	16.2	27.2
1994	586	37.8	15.5	32.9
1995	538	38.4	14.0	36.1
1996	538	38.4	14.0	36.1
1997	574	41.1	14.0	28
1998	607	42.5	14.3	26.7
1999	603	42.7	14.1	36.7
2000	583	44.0	13.3	37
2001	551	40.9	13.5	37.9
2002	598	43.3	13.8	44.6
2003	598	43.3	13.8	44.6
2004	603	44.3	13.6	44.1
2005	593	41.4	14.3	40.8
2006	534	39.3	13.6	41.6
2007	510	39.3	13.0	41.8
2008	470	37.5	12.5	40.2
2009	441	35.1	12.5	41
2010	439	33.2	13.2	49.7
2011	463	33.5	13.8	51.4
2012	488	32.0	15.2	54.5
2013	482	33.0	14.5	53.9
2014	469	33.3	14.0	50.7
2015	487	34.0	14.3	51.1
2016	520	32.0	16.2	53.5
2017	527	37.2	14.1	56
2018	550	39.7	13.8	55.8
2019	559	40.1	13.9	56
2020	557	41.2	13.5	55.3
2021	516	39.9	12.9	52.9
2022	529	38.9	13.5	41.6
2023	498	41.2	12.0	39
2024	528	38.3	13.7	47.9

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 Fulton Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$650 (7.1%)	$8,456 (92.9%)	$9,105
2020	$922 (10.3%)	$8,017 (89.7%)	$8,938
2021	$919 (9.0%)	$9,325 (91.0%)	$10,245
2022	$1,921 (18.1%)	$8,709 (81.9%)	$10,631

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fulton Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 395^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 156^th of 459 Middle schools	33.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Fulton Middle)	29	41.9	12.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fulton 58)	29	41.9	12.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Middle)	49.2	36.9	12.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton 58)	49.2	36.9	12.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fulton Middle)	25	36.9	11.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fulton 58)	25	36.9	11.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Middle)	38.7	38.1	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton 58)	38.7	38.1	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fulton Middle)	26.6	43.5	16.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fulton 58)	26.6	43.5	16.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Fulton Middle)	35.9	37.4	1.5%
8th Grade Science (Fulton 58)	35.9	37.4	1.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Middle)	39.4	47.2	7.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton 58)	39.4	47.2	7.8%
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	559	498	10.9%
African American	47	39	17%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	5	0	100%
Hispanic	13	21	61.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	449	386	14%
Two or More Races	41	50	22%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56%	39%	17%

Schools Near Fulton 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 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fulton Middle	Public	6-8	403 E Tenth	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Fulton 58	No	No	No	No	(573) 590-8200	528	38	13.7	47.9%	398 (75.4%)	42 (8.0%)	22 (4.2%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (11.0%)	45.2	248^th of 451 public middle schools	45.0%		61.9	156^th of 459 public middle schools	66.0%	92		24.4	33.9	40.6		41.2		22.2	31.4	33.7	$10,631	$1,921	$8,709
Wheeler Middle	Public	6-8	505 E 5th St	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Mo School For The Deaf	No	No	No	No	(573) 592-2535	13	3	3.7	23.1%	9 (69.2%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (15.4%)	1 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
North Callaway Middle School	Public	6-8	650 E. Harrison	Auxvasse	65231	Callaway County	North Callaway County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 386-2217	225	22	10.3	43.1%	208 (92.4%)	3 (1.3%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	38.3	286^th of 451 public middle schools	36.6%		32.5	321^st of 459 public middle schools	30.1%	35			19.9	38.7		27.1		31.4	24.9	30.1	$9,581	$439	$9,142
South Callaway Middle	Public	6-8	10105 State Rd C	Mokane	65059	Callaway County	South Callaway County R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 676-5225	171	17	10.3	34.5%	162 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	61	156^th of 451 public middle schools	65.4%		67.6	123^rd of 459 public middle schools	73.2%	33			41.5	17.5		41.8		38.6	37.7	46.7	$13,473	$436	$13,037
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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