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Moberly Middle

Summary:

Moberly Middle is a public middle school in Moberly, Missouri, serving 497 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Moberly School District, which is ranked 199 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Moberly Middle has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 399 out of 587 Missouri middle schools in 2018-2019 to 154 out of 451 in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating. The school's performance in Mathematics is particularly strong, with 6th and 7th-grade students outperforming the state average. However, Moberly Middle struggles in English Language Arts, with students scoring below the state average. The school performs well for its Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students but struggles with its Special Education and Disabled student populations. Concerning trends include increasing chronic absenteeism, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Moberly Middle performs better academically than Higbee Middle School, but lags behind the higher-performing Harrisburg Middle and Westran Middle schools. The significant performance gaps between Moberly Middle's Low SES students and its Special Education/Disabled students suggest the need for targeted interventions and support. Despite the higher per-student spending at Moberly Middle, the school's academic performance is still below that of some nearby schools with lower spending, indicating the need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 920 Shepherd Brothers Blvd
       Moberly, MO  65270-3815

(660) 269-2680

District: Moberly

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,030 Help


Students who attend Moberly Middle usually attend:

High:    Moberly Senior High

Feeder schools for Moberly Middle:

Elementary:    Gratz Brown Elementary
    North Park Elementary
    South Park Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.1%
Two or more races:
13.3%
African American:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moberly Middle ranks better than 65.9% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.33. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.1%), two or more races (13.3%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moberly Middle is 11.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moberly Middle is $11,030.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Moberly Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Moberly Middle 154th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Moberly Middle in the ranking list.)

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Moberly:

SchoolDigger ranks Moberly 199th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moberly Middle

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Rank History for all students at Moberly Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.32 514th 619 17.0%
2007 34.46 492nd 624 21.2%
2008 41.85 441st 624 29.3%
2009 35.17 470th 601 21.8%
2010 32.67 509th 614 17.1%
2011 46.89 377th 625 39.7%
2012 47.86 361st 623 42.1%
2013 46.02 395th 649 39.1%
2014 43.15 402nd 633 36.5%
2015 46.39 315th 585 46.2%
2016 42.47 277th 435 36.3%
2017 33.50 417th 568 26.6%
2018 39.28 354th 552 35.9%
2019 36.16 399th 587 32.0%
2021 51.98 222nd 454 51.1%
2022 47.87 245th 459 46.6%
2023 57.91 181st 459 60.6%
2024 61.33 154th 451 65.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Moberly Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.96 70th 79 11.4%
2019 58.22 36th 98 63.3%
2024 46.64 22nd 51 56.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Moberly Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.18 134th 192 30.2%
2024 27.18 158th 194 18.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Moberly Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.73 264th 422 37.4%
2019 39.68 307th 482 36.3%
2021 50.31 167th 371 55.0%
2022 51.67 169th 365 53.7%
2023 54.55 152nd 382 60.2%
2024 65.97 96th 378 74.6%
See the entire list of Best Missouri Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Moberly Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.24 124th 162 23.5%
2019 32.16 140th 204 31.4%
2021 54.60 64th 195 67.2%
2022 31.04 134th 187 28.3%
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Rank History for White students at Moberly Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.20 351st 479 26.7%
2019 26.60 419th 527 20.5%
2021 43.44 213th 376 43.4%
2022 37.29 246th 381 35.4%
2023 51.41 177th 385 54.0%
2024 53.24 158th 379 58.3%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Moberly 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 198 198
1992 157 8 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 168
1993 172 22 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 196
1994 179 11 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 191
1995 168 28 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 199
1996 168 28 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 199
1997 137 18 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1998 426 52 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 484
1999 419 54 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 477
2000 424 58 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2001 423 55 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2002 422 59 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 422 59 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 438 63 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2005 437 55 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 500
2006 435 55 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2007 452 67 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2008 453 53 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2009 461 53 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 523
2010 489 53 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 556
2011 449 47 4 22 2 0 19 0 543
2012 436 32 6 16 2 2 25 0 519
2013 419 40 3 9 2 2 34 0 509
2014 427 34 3 16 2 1 38 0 521
2015 400 43 4 16 2 1 34 0 500
2016 401 31 6 19 2 0 28 0 487
2017 416 36 5 17 0 0 28 0 502
2018 441 31 6 16 0 0 28 0 522
2019 449 28 5 13 0 0 30 0 525
2020 399 22 4 15 1 0 47 0 488
2021 374 19 2 18 0 0 53 0 466
2022 388 19 0 14 0 0 60 0 481
2023 396 16 1 17 2 1 64 0 497
2024 353 23 1 11 3 1 60 0 452

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 Moberly Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 198 15.5 12.7 n/a
1992 168 11.9 14.1 n/a
1993 196 13.6 14.4 n/a
1994 191 16.2 11.8 0
1995 199 19.1 10.4 n/a
1996 199 19.1 10.4 n/a
1997 156 12.6 12.4 36.5
1998 484 39.5 12.3 35.3
1999 477 42.2 11.3 43.8
2000 485 41.7 11.6 40.2
2001 483 41.1 11.8 43.9
2002 485 42.7 11.4 56.1
2003 485 42.7 11.4 56.1
2004 507 40.0 12.7 57.6
2005 500 41.3 12.1 55.4
2006 494 42.5 11.6 59.3
2007 524 42.5 12.3 59.4
2008 512 40.8 12.5 57.2
2009 523 43.2 12.1 58.3
2010 556 42.5 13.0 59.2
2011 543 40.7 13.3 63.5
2012 519 40.9 12.6 67.4
2013 509 40.3 12.6 63.9
2014 521 39.3 13.2 65.1
2015 500 40.0 12.5 64.2
2016 487 39.0 12.4 66.7
2017 502 39.9 12.5 66.5
2018 522 39.1 13.3 60.9
2019 525 40.8 12.8 59.4
2020 488 40.6 12.0 56.8
2021 466 39.6 11.7 54.9
2022 481 38.8 12.3 52.4
2023 497 40.4 12.2 59.2
2024 452 39.7 11.3 58.2

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 Moberly Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 198 15.5 12.7 n/a
1992 168 11.9 14.1 n/a
1993 196 13.6 14.4 n/a
1994 191 16.2 11.8 0
1995 199 19.1 10.4 n/a
1996 199 19.1 10.4 n/a
1997 156 12.6 12.4 36.5
1998 484 39.5 12.3 35.3
1999 477 42.2 11.3 43.8
2000 485 41.7 11.6 40.2
2001 483 41.1 11.8 43.9
2002 485 42.7 11.4 56.1
2003 485 42.7 11.4 56.1
2004 507 40.0 12.7 57.6
2005 500 41.3 12.1 55.4
2006 494 42.5 11.6 59.3
2007 524 42.5 12.3 59.4
2008 512 40.8 12.5 57.2
2009 523 43.2 12.1 58.3
2010 556 42.5 13.0 59.2
2011 543 40.7 13.3 63.5
2012 519 40.9 12.6 67.4
2013 509 40.3 12.6 63.9
2014 521 39.3 13.2 65.1
2015 500 40.0 12.5 64.2
2016 487 39.0 12.4 66.7
2017 502 39.9 12.5 66.5
2018 522 39.1 13.3 60.9
2019 525 40.8 12.8 59.4
2020 488 40.6 12.0 56.8
2021 466 39.6 11.7 54.9
2022 481 38.8 12.3 52.4
2023 497 40.4 12.2 59.2
2024 452 39.7 11.3 58.2

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 Moberly Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $349 (3.6%) $9,477 (96.4%) $9,826
2020 $741 (7.3%) $9,353 (92.7%) $10,094
2021 $1,825 (16.0%) $9,571 (84.0%) $11,395
2022 $3,363 (30.5%) $7,667 (69.5%) $11,030

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Moberly 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 399th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 181st of 459 Middle schools
 28.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Moberly Middle)38.555.8
 17.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Moberly)38.555.8
 17.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Moberly Middle)37.928.9
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Moberly)37.928.9
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Moberly Middle)28.740.6
 11.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Moberly)28.740.6
 11.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Moberly Middle)33.631.7
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Moberly)33.631.7
 1.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Moberly Middle)43.246.8
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (Moberly)43.246.8
 3.6%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Moberly Middle)37.739
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Moberly)37.739
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Moberly Middle)72.295.2
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Moberly)30.823.8
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students525497
 5.3%
African American2816
 42.9%
American Indian02
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic1317
 30.8%
Pacific Islander01
White449396
 11.8%
Two or More Races3064
 113.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.4%59.2%
 0.3%

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 452 students attended Moberly Middle.

Moberly Middle ranks 154th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Moberly Middle are 78% White, 13% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Hispanic.


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