Is Bueker Middle a good school?

Bueker Middle ranks 308 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bueker Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 520 students attended Bueker Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Bueker Middle?

Students at Bueker Middle are 51% White, 28% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 8% Pacific Islander, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Bueker Middle attend?

Students who attend Bueker Middle usually go on to attend Marshall Senior High

Bueker Middle

Summary:

Bueker Middle School is a public middle school in Marshall, Missouri, serving 701 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Marshall School District, which is ranked 305 out of 386 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bueker Middle School's academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with the exception of Algebra I. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 13.8% (8th grade) to 26.6% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 30.6% (8th grade) to 44.4% (6th grade). The school's performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science is also below the state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with particularly low performance for students with disabilities and African American students.

Bueker Middle School also faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 15.8% to 19.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-to-teacher ratio, the academic performance of Bueker Middle School remains significantly below the state averages, suggesting that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional practices to better support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

565 S Odell
Marshall, MO 65340-2122

(660) 886-6833

District: Marshall

SchoolDigger Rank:
308^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,448

Students who attend Bueker Middle usually attend:

High:

Marshall Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 520

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.8%

Hispanic:

28.3%

Two or more races:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bueker Middle ranks worse than 68.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.69. (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 (50.8%), Hispanic (28.3%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bueker Middle is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Bueker Middle employs 43.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bueker Middle is $10,448.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bueker Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bueker Middle 308^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Bueker Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Marshall:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall 305^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bueker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	40.80	430^th	619	30.5%
2007	37.21	464^th	624	25.6%
2008	31.32	518^th	624	17.0%
2009	31.01	494^th	601	17.8%
2010	30.18	525^th	614	14.5%
2011	22.35	563^rd	625	9.9%
2012	34.83	495^th	623	20.5%
2013	31.36	530^th	649	18.3%
2014	28.48	531^st	633	16.1%
2015	36.80	414^th	585	29.2%
2016	35.77	318^th	435	26.9%
2017	27.50	452^nd	568	20.4%
2018	18.70	484^th	552	12.3%
2019	16.14	526^th	587	10.4%
2021	21.32	365^th	454	19.6%
2022	23.14	370^th	459	19.4%
2023	26.76	346^th	459	24.6%
2024	32.69	308^th	451	31.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bueker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	26.10	39^th	51	23.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bueker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	37.17	47^th	68	30.9%
2023	37.65	45^th	68	33.8%
2024	55.08	26^th	72	63.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bueker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	23.13	372^nd	422	11.8%
2019	15.39	450^th	482	6.6%
2021	28.35	302^nd	371	18.6%
2022	26.38	296^th	365	18.9%
2023	33.05	288^th	382	24.6%
2024	44.73	206^th	378	45.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bueker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	17.42	148^th	162	8.6%
2019	14.40	185^th	204	9.3%
2021	18.12	182^nd	195	6.7%
2022	14.85	182^nd	187	2.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bueker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	5.63	16^th	16	0.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Bueker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	14.15	138^th	149	7.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bueker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	11.11	94^th	96	2.1%
2019	16.64	123^rd	130	5.4%
2021	39.45	41^st	67	38.8%
2022	33.03	51^st	78	34.6%
2023	40.77	46^th	74	37.8%
2024	53.62	32^nd	74	56.8%

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Rank History for White students at Bueker Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	18.76	437^th	479	8.8%
2019	15.66	493^rd	527	6.5%
2021	17.66	335^th	376	10.9%
2022	22.52	318^th	381	16.5%
2023	27.27	295^th	385	23.4%
2024	32.81	273^rd	379	28.0%

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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 Bueker 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	751	751
1992	638	73	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
1993	644	59	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
1994	648	65	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	724
1995	685	85	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	781
1996	685	85	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	781
1997	646	89	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	755
1998	647	70	4	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	752
1999	647	66	9	52	1	n/a	n/a	0	775
2000	642	62	7	61	2	n/a	n/a	0	774
2001	638	78	7	68	1	n/a	n/a	0	792
2002	584	83	7	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	726
2003	584	83	7	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	726
2004	611	100	7	62	0	n/a	n/a	0	780
2005	585	95	7	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	777
2006	584	84	14	95	0	n/a	n/a	0	777
2007	515	73	13	118	0	n/a	n/a	0	719
2008	490	64	12	112	0	n/a	n/a	0	678
2009	493	60	15	105	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
2010	480	75	12	120	0	n/a	n/a	0	687
2011	508	79	22	112	0	0	0	0	721
2012	514	71	19	122	1	0	0	0	727
2013	479	74	17	136	1	0	0	0	707
2014	497	71	21	130	1	0	9	0	729
2015	475	77	19	142	1	0	14	0	728
2016	428	63	23	153	2	0	17	0	686
2017	426	68	26	157	2	0	20	0	699
2018	404	54	9	175	2	22	29	0	695
2019	416	44	8	196	4	21	33	0	722
2020	430	48	6	206	3	28	34	0	755
2021	429	41	7	206	3	28	48	0	762
2022	424	33	6	207	2	47	47	0	766
2023	371	24	5	205	1	50	45	0	701
2024	264	9	3	147	0	40	57	0	520

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 Bueker Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	751	45.9	16.3	n/a
1992	728	46.5	15.6	36.8
1993	718	45.0	16.0	39.3
1994	724	46.3	15.6	41.9
1995	781	48.3	16.2	39.9
1996	781	48.3	16.2	39.9
1997	755	48.1	15.7	33.6
1998	752	48.4	15.5	37.5
1999	775	49.6	15.6	44.1
2000	774	52.1	14.9	44.2
2001	792	52.1	15.2	49.9
2002	726	52.9	13.7	51.1
2003	726	52.9	13.7	51.1
2004	780	50.6	15.4	53.5
2005	777	50.4	15.4	52.1
2006	777	52.8	14.7	49
2007	719	51.8	13.9	59.8
2008	678	48.9	13.9	62.8
2009	673	46.4	14.5	56.8
2010	687	47.4	14.4	61.4
2011	721	45.5	15.8	63
2012	727	48.4	14.9	64.2
2013	707	48.3	14.6	62.5
2014	729	47.9	15.2	53.9
2015	728	48.0	15.1	65.4
2016	686	50.0	13.7	64.4
2017	699	50.7	13.7	67.8
2018	695	55.2	12.5	67.9
2019	722	52.7	13.6	69.1
2020	755	53.5	14.0	70.2
2021	762	53.1	14.3	65.5
2022	766	53.3	14.3	44
2023	701	53.8	13.0	69.2
2024	520	43.7	11.8	56.5

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 Bueker Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	751	45.9	16.3	n/a
1992	728	46.5	15.6	36.8
1993	718	45.0	16.0	39.3
1994	724	46.3	15.6	41.9
1995	781	48.3	16.2	39.9
1996	781	48.3	16.2	39.9
1997	755	48.1	15.7	33.6
1998	752	48.4	15.5	37.5
1999	775	49.6	15.6	44.1
2000	774	52.1	14.9	44.2
2001	792	52.1	15.2	49.9
2002	726	52.9	13.7	51.1
2003	726	52.9	13.7	51.1
2004	780	50.6	15.4	53.5
2005	777	50.4	15.4	52.1
2006	777	52.8	14.7	49
2007	719	51.8	13.9	59.8
2008	678	48.9	13.9	62.8
2009	673	46.4	14.5	56.8
2010	687	47.4	14.4	61.4
2011	721	45.5	15.8	63
2012	727	48.4	14.9	64.2
2013	707	48.3	14.6	62.5
2014	729	47.9	15.2	53.9
2015	728	48.0	15.1	65.4
2016	686	50.0	13.7	64.4
2017	699	50.7	13.7	67.8
2018	695	55.2	12.5	67.9
2019	722	52.7	13.6	69.1
2020	755	53.5	14.0	70.2
2021	762	53.1	14.3	65.5
2022	766	53.3	14.3	44
2023	701	53.8	13.0	69.2
2024	520	43.7	11.8	56.5

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 Bueker Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$819 (9.5%)	$7,838 (90.5%)	$8,658
2020	$748 (8.7%)	$7,852 (91.3%)	$8,601
2021	$835 (9.7%)	$7,778 (90.3%)	$8,613
2022	$1,718 (16.4%)	$8,729 (83.5%)	$10,448

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bueker 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 526^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 346^th of 459 Middle schools	14.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Bueker Middle)	15.9	21.6	5.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Marshall)	15.9	21.6	5.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Bueker Middle)	17.4	31.2	13.8%
5th Grade Science (Marshall)	17.4	31.2	13.8%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bueker Middle)	22	33.1	11.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall)	22	33.1	11.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bueker Middle)	30.7	18.1	12.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marshall)	30.7	18.1	12.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bueker Middle)	28.1	24	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall)	28.1	24	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bueker Middle)	25.5	28.5	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marshall)	25.5	28.5	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bueker Middle)	20.6	29	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall)	20.6	29	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bueker Middle)	11	12.9	1.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marshall)	11	12.9	1.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Bueker Middle)	23.2	27.3	4.1%
8th Grade Science (Marshall)	23.2	27.3	4.1%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bueker Middle)	31.2	27.5	3.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall)	31.2	27.5	3.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Bueker Middle)	69.5	67.7	1.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Marshall)	25	17.7	7.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	722	701	2.9%
African American	44	24	45.5%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	196	205	4.6%
Pacific Islander	21	50	138.1%
White	416	371	10.8%
Two or More Races	33	45	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69.1%	69.2%	0.1%

Schools Near Bueker 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 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	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bueker Middle	Public	6-8	565 S Odell	Marshall	65340	Saline County	Marshall	No	No	No	No	(660) 886-6833	520	44	11.8	56.5%	264 (50.8%)	9 (1.7%)	147 (28.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.7%)	57 (11.0%)	32.7	308^th of 451 public middle schools	31.7%		26.8	346^th of 459 public middle schools	24.6%	38		26.6	25.8	13.8		30.6		32.3	23.1	34.3	65.0	$10,448	$1,719	$8,729
Northwest 5th Grade Center	Public	5	411 N Benton	Marshall	65340	Saline County	Marshall	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(660) 886-3017	183	12	14.7	53.6%	94 (51.4%)	2 (1.1%)	44 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.0%)	21 (11.5%)								(n/a)	19.5				29.3		27.0

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