Higbee Middle School

Summary:

Higbee Middle School is a small public middle school in Higbee, Missouri, serving 45 students in grades 6-8. Unfortunately, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and significant academic challenges compared to nearby schools.

Higbee Middle School's academic performance is well below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.8% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.4%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.5% to 16.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, a high percentage of Higbee Middle School students, ranging from 35.56% to 55.56%, receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Wm. N. Clark Middle, Sturgeon Middle, Harrisburg Middle, and Westran Middle, Higbee Middle School's academic performance is significantly lower, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts, as well as lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite higher spending per student, ranging from $9,771 to $10,091, Higbee Middle School has struggled to make meaningful improvements in its performance over the past few years, indicating a need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational strategies and resources.

Detail:

Public 6-8

101 Evans St.
Higbee, MO 65257-0128

(660) 456-7206

District: Higbee R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
421^st of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,091

Students who attend Higbee Middle School usually attend:

High:

Higbee High

Feeder schools for Higbee Middle School:

Elementary:

Higbee Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 50

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Higbee Middle School ranks worse than 93.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.97. (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 (92%), Hispanic (4%), African American (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Higbee Middle School is 10.6. (See more...)

Compare Higbee Middle School employs 4.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Higbee Middle School is $10,091.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Higbee Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Higbee Middle School 421^st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Higbee Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Higbee R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Higbee R-VIII 375^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Higbee Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Higbee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	26.37	346^th	454	23.8%
2023	15.30	403^rd	459	12.2%
2024	10.97	421^st	451	6.7%

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Rank History for White students at Higbee Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	4.59	378^th	379	0.3%

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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 Higbee Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	50	1	1	0	2	54
2022	46	0	1	0	1	48
2023	42	0	1	0	2	45
2024	46	1	0	2	1	50

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 Higbee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	54	5.2	10.3	55.6
2022	48	5.3	9.0	52.1
2023	45	4.5	9.8	35.6
2024	50	4.7	10.6	64

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 Higbee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	54	5.2	10.3	55.6
2022	48	5.3	9.0	52.1
2023	45	4.5	9.8	35.6
2024	50	4.7	10.6	64

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 Higbee Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$1,134 (11.8%)	$8,482 (88.2%)	$9,616
2021	$1,301 (13.3%)	$8,470 (86.7%)	$9,771
2022	$3,093 (30.7%)	$6,998 (69.3%)	$10,091

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Schools Near Higbee 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
Higbee Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Evans St.	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 456-7206	50	5	10.6	64.0%	46 (92.0%)	1 (2.0%)	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	11	421^st of 451 public middle schools	6.7%		15.3	403^rd of 459 public middle schools	12.2%	18	11.8	18.8			17.8		7.2		$10,091	$3,093	$6,998
Moberly Middle	Public	6-8	920 Shepherd Brothers Blvd	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	No	(660) 269-2680	452	40	11.3	58.2%	353 (78.1%)	23 (5.1%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (13.3%)	61.3	154^th of 451 public middle schools	65.9%		57.9	181^st of 459 public middle schools	60.6%	27	50.7	55.5	35.2	38.7	34.0	34.6	34.0	91.0	$11,030	$3,363	$7,667
Harrisburg Middle	Public	6-8	233 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 817-5857	136	11	12.6	26.5%	122 (89.7%)	4 (2.9%)	7 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	40.9	267^th of 451 public middle schools	40.8%		51	223^rd of 459 public middle schools	51.4%	44	44.6	44.4		22.4	26.4	35.5	20.5		$10,355	$1,365	$8,990
Westran Middle	Public	6-8	622 Harlan St	Clifton Hill	65244	Randolph County	Westran R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 261-4511	129	14	9.4	49.6%	119 (92.2%)	3 (2.3%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	56	196^th of 451 public middle schools	56.5%		51.7	220^th of 459 public middle schools	52.1%	24	47.0	75.7	24.3	34.0	23.6		43.1	73.3	$13,550	$4,051	$9,500
Sturgeon Middle	Public	6-8	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 687-2155	98	8	11.5	43.9%	90 (91.8%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	43.6	254^th of 451 public middle schools	43.7%		35.9	303^rd of 459 public middle schools	34.0%	49	39.3	28.6	21.3	27.3		28.6	48.4		$10,653	$2,293	$8,360
Wm. N. Clark Middle	Public	6-8	704 Lucky St	Fayette	65248	Howard County	Fayette R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 248-3800	150	10	15.0	51.3%	129 (86.0%)	10 (6.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.0%)	19.9	376^th of 451 public middle schools	16.6%		28	341^st of 459 public middle schools	25.7%	35	18.3	11.4	11.2	18.5	27.4	24.4	23.8		$8,689	$629	$8,059

Frequently Asked Questions about Higbee Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Higbee Middle School?

Students at Higbee Middle School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Higbee Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 50 students attended Higbee Middle School.

What district is Higbee Middle School in?

Higbee R-VIII

What high school do graduates of Higbee Middle School attend?

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

Is Higbee Middle School a good school?

Higbee Middle School ranks in the bottom 6.7% of Missouri middle schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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