Hollister Middle

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Hollister Middle ranks 239 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hollister Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Hollister, Missouri, with 291 students enrolled. The school is part of the Hollister R-V school district, which is ranked 189 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hollister Middle faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 24.2% to 36.7%, significantly higher than nearby schools like Spokane Middle and Blue Eye Middle. The school's test scores are also generally below state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Math ranging from 25.1% to 33.7% compared to the state average of 30.6% to 44.4%, and in English Language Arts from 26.0% to 52.2% compared to the state average of 37.6% to 42.1%. Additionally, Hollister Middle has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.8% to 69.0% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than nearby schools.

Hollister Middle's statewide ranking has been declining, from a high of 166 out of 454 Missouri middle schools in 2020-2021 to 239 out of 451 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school is not keeping pace with improvements in other Missouri middle schools. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and low-income students, is particularly concerning, ranking in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools for these subgroups. However, the proximity to higher-performing schools in the area, such as Forsyth Middle and Branson Junior High, presents an opportunity for Hollister Middle to learn and implement best practices to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1798 State Hwy Bb
Hollister, MO 65672-5423

(417) 243-4035

District: Hollister R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
239^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,258

Students who attend Hollister Middle usually attend:

High:

Hollister High

Feeder schools for Hollister Middle:

Elementary:	Hollister Early Childhood Center
	Hollister Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hollister Middle ranks worse than 53% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47. (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 (76%), Hispanic (15.1%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hollister Middle is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Hollister Middle employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hollister Middle is $12,258.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hollister Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollister Middle 239^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Hollister Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Hollister R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollister R-V 189^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hollister Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hollister Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	45.94	358^th	619	42.2%
2012	51.59	327^th	623	47.5%
2013	60.99	232^nd	649	64.3%
2014	53.45	306^th	633	51.7%
2015	51.16	272^nd	585	53.5%
2016	53.04	206^th	435	52.6%
2017	51.91	279^th	568	50.9%
2018	35.76	383^rd	552	30.6%
2019	36.94	390^th	587	33.6%
2021	60.38	166^th	454	63.4%
2022	49.60	230^th	459	49.9%
2023	52.67	214^th	459	53.4%
2024	47.00	239^th	451	47.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hollister Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	44.97	224^th	422	46.9%
2019	42.17	288^th	482	40.2%
2021	74.95	56^th	371	84.9%
2022	61.72	107^th	365	70.7%
2023	66.19	80^th	382	79.1%
2024	55.87	147^th	378	61.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hollister Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	17.51	92^nd	96	4.2%
2019	33.48	92^nd	130	29.2%
2022	32.11	53^rd	78	32.1%
2024	25.43	63^rd	74	14.9%

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Rank History for White students at Hollister Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.19	381^st	479	20.5%
2019	26.22	421^st	527	20.1%
2021	51.11	167^th	376	55.6%
2022	42.52	216^th	381	43.3%
2023	43.18	218^th	385	43.4%
2024	42.21	216^th	379	43.0%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hollister Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	213	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	216
1996	213	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	216
1997	229	1	2	5	6	n/a	n/a	243
1998	240	0	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	245
1999	229	0	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	241
2000	245	1	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	258
2001	253	4	2	9	3	n/a	n/a	271
2002	262	5	2	9	5	n/a	n/a	283
2003	262	5	2	9	5	n/a	n/a	283
2004	273	1	2	12	4	n/a	n/a	292
2005	278	4	2	19	5	n/a	n/a	308
2006	334	4	1	17	6	n/a	n/a	362
2007	155	0	1	4	4	n/a	n/a	164
2008	189	1	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	201
2009	177	5	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	201
2010	174	3	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	195
2011	180	4	0	13	1	0	3	201
2012	253	7	1	23	2	0	5	291
2013	261	5	0	14	2	0	7	289
2014	280	4	1	22	2	0	4	313
2015	269	5	2	19	2	0	5	302
2016	284	6	2	18	4	0	0	314
2017	269	5	1	30	4	0	12	321
2018	263	5	0	26	2	0	11	307
2019	245	4	1	28	2	0	11	291
2020	232	5	2	30	3	0	7	279
2021	241	7	3	41	1	0	7	300
2022	241	7	3	37	5	0	10	303
2023	229	3	4	38	3	1	13	291
2024	231	3	4	46	3	0	17	304

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 Hollister Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	216	14.5	14.9	n/a
1996	216	14.5	14.9	n/a
1997	243	14.0	17.4	34.6
1998	245	15.4	15.9	34.7
1999	241	15.4	15.6	51.9
2000	258	16.9	15.3	48.4
2001	271	18.1	15.0	69.7
2002	283	21.3	13.3	56.5
2003	283	21.3	13.3	56.5
2004	292	20.0	14.6	64.4
2005	308	19.9	15.5	61
2006	362	26.2	13.8	61.3
2007	164	25.2	6.5	64
2008	201	14.2	14.2	64.2
2009	201	14.0	14.3	73.6
2010	195	15.2	12.8	72.8
2011	201	14.9	13.4	75.1
2012	291	21.5	13.4	74.6
2013	289	21.7	13.2	73
2014	313	22.4	13.9	73.5
2015	302	23.0	13.1	74.2
2016	314	24.0	13.0	64.6
2017	321	23.7	13.5	63.2
2018	307	22.5	13.6	71.3
2019	291	22.8	12.7	68.7
2020	279	22.6	12.3	72
2021	300	23.6	12.6	69
2022	303	24.5	12.3	53.8
2023	291	24.8	11.7	66.7
2024	304	25.0	12.1	60.2

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 Hollister Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	216	14.5	14.9	n/a
1996	216	14.5	14.9	n/a
1997	243	14.0	17.4	34.6
1998	245	15.4	15.9	34.7
1999	241	15.4	15.6	51.9
2000	258	16.9	15.3	48.4
2001	271	18.1	15.0	69.7
2002	283	21.3	13.3	56.5
2003	283	21.3	13.3	56.5
2004	292	20.0	14.6	64.4
2005	308	19.9	15.5	61
2006	362	26.2	13.8	61.3
2007	164	25.2	6.5	64
2008	201	14.2	14.2	64.2
2009	201	14.0	14.3	73.6
2010	195	15.2	12.8	72.8
2011	201	14.9	13.4	75.1
2012	291	21.5	13.4	74.6
2013	289	21.7	13.2	73
2014	313	22.4	13.9	73.5
2015	302	23.0	13.1	74.2
2016	314	24.0	13.0	64.6
2017	321	23.7	13.5	63.2
2018	307	22.5	13.6	71.3
2019	291	22.8	12.7	68.7
2020	279	22.6	12.3	72
2021	300	23.6	12.6	69
2022	303	24.5	12.3	53.8
2023	291	24.8	11.7	66.7
2024	304	25.0	12.1	60.2

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 Hollister Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$361 (3.4%)	$10,131 (96.6%)	$10,492
2020	$707 (6.3%)	$10,521 (93.7%)	$11,228
2021	$522 (4.8%)	$10,336 (95.2%)	$10,858
2022	$1,540 (12.6%)	$10,718 (87.4%)	$12,258

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hollister Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 390^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 214^th of 459 Middle schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Hollister Middle)	37.9	29.7	8.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hollister R-V)	37.9	29.7	8.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hollister Middle)	42.6	28.5	14.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hollister R-V)	42.6	28.5	14.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hollister Middle)	26.5	41.1	14.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hollister R-V)	26.5	41.1	14.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hollister Middle)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hollister R-V)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hollister Middle)	16.2	29.9	13.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hollister R-V)	16.2	29.9	13.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Hollister Middle)	40.5	35.1	5.4%
8th Grade Science (Hollister R-V)	40.5	35.1	5.4%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hollister Middle)	41.4	44.8	3.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hollister R-V)	41.4	44.8	3.4%
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	291	291
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	28	38	35.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	245	229	6.5%
Two or More Races	11	13	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.7%	66.7%	2.1%

Schools Near Hollister Middle

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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
Hollister Middle	Public	6-8	1798 State Hwy Bb	Hollister	65672	Taney County	Hollister R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 243-4035	304	25	12.1	60.2%	231 (76.0%)	3 (1.0%)	46 (15.1%)	4 (1.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.6%)	47	239^th of 451 public middle schools	47.0%		52.7	214^th of 459 public middle schools	53.4%	25			25.1	33.7	30.7		31.7			31.3	26.0	52.2		$12,258	$1,541	$10,718
Branson Junior High	Public	7-8	263 Buccaneer Blvd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 334-3087	740	48	15.3	57.0%	536 (72.4%)	31 (4.2%)	121 (16.4%)	14 (1.9%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.1%)	58.8	176^th of 451 public middle schools	61.0%		60.2	165^th of 459 public middle schools	64.1%	11				49.5	31.1		35.5				31.6	42.6	98.4	$9,425	$766	$8,659
Kirbyville Middle	Public	4-8	6225 State Hwy 76 E	Kirbyville	65679	Taney County	Kirbyville R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 348-0444	110	13	8.2	65.5%	93 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	52.1	215^th of 451 public middle schools	52.3%		25.9	351^st of 459 public middle schools	23.5%	136	60.0		68.0		22.6						20.0			$11,644	$2,844	$8,800
Cedar Ridge Intermediate	Public	4-6	308 Cedar Ridge Drive	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 334-5137	479	36	13.4	66.6%	297 (62.0%)	18 (3.8%)	103 (21.5%)	19 (4.0%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	35 (7.3%)								(n/a)	38.8	45.2	53.5			44.2		46.7	41.1	44.9				$9,940	$479	$9,461
Buchanan Intermediate	Public	4-6	766 Buchanan Rd	Branson	65616	Taney County	Branson R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 332-3201	479	32	14.8	56.4%	394 (82.3%)	8 (1.7%)	58 (12.1%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)								(n/a)	47.7	51.2	57.1			45.7		51.2	52.2	51.2				$10,143	$521	$9,622
Forsyth Middle	Public	5-8	178 Panther St	Forsyth	65653	Taney County	Forsyth R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 546-6382	330	22	14.8	67.3%	298 (90.3%)	4 (1.2%)	10 (3.0%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.7%)	82.7	54^th of 451 public middle schools	88.0%		72.2	94^th of 459 public middle schools	79.5%	40		48.0	57.5	50.6	54.1	51.0	49.9		50.0	50.5	40.6	55.5		$10,616	$1,980	$8,635
Reeds Spring Middle	Public	7-8	345 Morrill Lane	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 272-8245	292	23	12.7	58.6%	258 (88.4%)	3 (1.0%)	15 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	31.2	320^th of 451 public middle schools	29.0%		45.8	253^rd of 459 public middle schools	44.9%	67				37.7	22.1		23.5				20.3	26.1		$12,481	$405	$12,076
Reeds Spring Intermediate	Public	5-6	175 Elementary Rd	Reeds Spring	65737	Stone County	Reeds Spring R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 272-8250	239	20	12.0	60.3%	199 (83.3%)	4 (1.7%)	17 (7.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.3%)								(n/a)		38.8	50.4			36.4			41.1	32.0				$10,360	$490	$9,870
Blue Eye Middle	Public	5-8	512 State Hwy 13	Blue Eye	65611	Stone County	Blue Eye R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 779-4299	157	14	11.5	42.7%	150 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	57.7	183^rd of 451 public middle schools	59.4%					(n/a)		36.0	69.6	21.1	17.5					41.8	44.1			$16,247	$2,778	$13,469
Spokane Middle	Public	6-8	1130 Spokane Rd	Spokane	65754	Christian County	Spokane R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 443-3506	159	12	13.1	42.8%	145 (91.2%)	2 (1.3%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.4%)	63.3	140^th of 451 public middle schools	69.0%		55.4	199^th of 459 public middle schools	56.6%	59			55.3	44.8			40.0			28.5	38.7			$9,555	$2,290	$7,265

Frequently Asked Questions about Hollister Middle

What district is Hollister Middle in?

Hollister R-V

What is the racial makeup of Hollister Middle?

Students at Hollister Middle are 76% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Hollister Middle attend?

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

How many students attend Hollister Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 304 students attended Hollister Middle.

Is Hollister Middle a good school?

Hollister Middle ranks 239^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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