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MIDDLE SCH.

1400 HALE MCGINTY DR, NEOSHO, MO 64850NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
720
Students
Total enrolled
$11,187
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 22% vs nat'l
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 8% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 720 students in grades 05–06 in NEOSHO, Missouri.
22% below average funding
District spends $11,187 per pupil, 22% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MIDDLE SCH. is a large middle in NEOSHO, Missouri, serving grades 05–06 with 720 students. The district invests $11,187 per student — 22% below the national average of $14,347, with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at MIDDLE SCH.

720
Total Students
14.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution375 male · 345 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 449 students
Student Composition
63%
21%
Asian1%
White63%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 292181001207

Academic Outcomes at MIDDLE SCH.

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 40th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 64850

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,187Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,187
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,922
Student Support$2,126
Administration$1,342
Operations$1,678
Other$1,119
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,187 spent per student, an estimated $4,956 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
42%
State government
41.1%
Local (property tax)
42.5%
Federal programs
16.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,187/student, 22% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM.BENTON ELEM.SOUTH ELEM.GOODMAN ELEM.
+1 more
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Middle
NEOSHO JR. HIGH
↓
High School
NEOSHO HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountyNewton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (417)451-8650
NCES ID: 292181001207
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NEOSHO seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
NEOSHO HIGH
1,491 students · 09–12
● 42 opp47% FRL
Mid
NEOSHO JR. HIGH
748 students · 07–08
● 42 opp58% FRL
Elem
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM.
551 students · KG–04
● 42 opp49% FRL
Elem
BENTON ELEM.
505 students · KG–04
● 42 opp69% FRL
Elem
SOUTH ELEM.
277 students · KG–04
● 42 opp68% FRL
Elem
GOODMAN ELEM.
255 students · KG–04
● 42 opp76% FRL
Other
FIELD EARLY CHILD./KDGN. CTR.
191 students · PK–PK
● 42 opp54% FRL
Elem
CENTRAL ELEM.
159 students · KG–04
● 42 opp75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1400 HALE MCGINTY DR, NEOSHO, MO 64850
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.