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What's the biggest difference between FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE and what you expected?
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Enrollment
713
Middle
DISTRICT 694 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT OSAGE R-I·NCES 291229002284
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE
25102 E. US 24 Highway, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056 · (816) 650-7158 · Jackson County
GRADES 05–06MIDDLE41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL713 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
51 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%
411 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 369 | 52% |
| Grade 6 | 344 | 48% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within FORT OSAGE R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
32.3%
MO avg 44.9% . +0.4pp since 2021
Math
34.7%
MO avg 43.8% . +5.1pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 32 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 35 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores have held steady since 2021, while math scores are up about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 11.6% | 20.7% | 45.5% | 22.0% |
| Math | 12.5% | 22.2% | 34.4% | 30.7% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 32.3% | 34.7% |
| 2023-24 | 31.8% | 30.0% |
| 2022-23 | 33.7% | 31.3% |
| 2021-22 | 31.9% | 29.6% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
31.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
38.3%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 32% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 38% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE's state test result (31.5% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE this school | 713 | 57.6% | 31.5% |
| BELTON MIDDLE SCHOOL BELTON | 641 | 53.5% | 31.8% |
| BRANSON JR. HIGH BRANSON | 694 | 59.7% | 49.4% |
| OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE INDEPENDENCE | 675 | 48.4% | 35.7% |
| MIDDLE SCH. NEOSHO | 702 | 65.4% | 31.7% |
| PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE INDEPENDENCE | 731 | 64.4% | 37.8% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 31.5% | #290 of 379 | #21 of 36 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 34.7% | #271 of 380 ▲ 22 | #17 of 36 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 32.3% | #285 of 380 ▼ 13 | #22 of 36 ▼ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.8pp | #174 of 364 | #12 of 32 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 713 | #70 of 397 | #13 of 38 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.1:1 | #223 of 321 | #17 of 33 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.1% | #77 of 321 | #17 of 33 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 57.6% | #140 of 379 | #21 of 36 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.1% | #123 of 224 | #13 of 22 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
713
-48 (-6%) vs 2020
+68% since 1990-91, when it was 424
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 16.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 713 | 50.6 | 14.1:1 | 58% (411) |
| 2023-24 | 693 | 50.2 | 13.8:1 | 49% (340) |
| 2022-23 | 691 | 49.5 | 14.0:1 | 46% (316) |
| 2020-21 | 761 | 45 | 16.9:1 | 47% (355) |
| 2017-18 | 793 | 45.3 | 17.5:1 | 52% (411) |
| 2015-16 | 746 | 44 | 16.9:1 | 56% (417) |
| 2010-11 | 718 | 48 | 15.0:1 | 52% (372) |
| 2000-01 | 781 | 46 | 17.0:1 | 38% (295) |
| 1990-91 | 424 | 20 | 21.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (793 to 713); teachers up 12% (45.3 to 50.6).
About FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE is a high-enrollment middle-grades school that serves part of INDEPENDENCE, Missouri. The school's enrollment of 713 students covers grades 5 through 6. Enrollment is 55% higher than the average for middle schools in Missouri, which is about 461.
The district for FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE is FORT OSAGE R-I, with 9 schools and 4,718 students.
White students account for 64% of enrollment at FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE. Other groups include 15% Hispanic, 10% Black, and 10% multiracial. County-wide, about 62% of residents are White. By the diversity index, FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE comes in at 55%.
Teachers at the school number 50.6 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 14.1:1. The 13.0:1 average for middle schools in Missouri is lower than this school's figure. Roughly 58% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Jackson County, the average is about the same, 60%.
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE sits between the top and bottom 10% of Missouri schools on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate on state tests of 31.5% and a predicted 38.3%.
Within Jackson County, median household income is about $68,577, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 10% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Jackson County number 244 and enroll about 105,714.
The closest other public school is OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE, about 0.2 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE's average proficiency of 31.5% compares with 48.1% for its nearest scored neighbors.
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE is in rural territory close to an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment was 761 in 2020-21 and 713 in 2024-25, a decrease of 48 students. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (14.1:1) than in 2020-21 (16.9:1).
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Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
719,976
Census ACS
Median income
$68,577
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
244
105,714 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in FORT OSAGE R-I
- FORT OSAGE HIGHHigh · 1,545 students
- OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLEMiddle · 675 students
- INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.Elementary · 365 students
- BLUE HILLS ELEM.Elementary · 357 students
- BUCKNER ELEM.Elementary · 327 students
- ELM GROVE ELEM.Elementary · 305 students
Other schools in INDEPENDENCE
- TRUMAN HIGHHigh · 1,720 students
- FORT OSAGE HIGHHigh · 1,545 students
- WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGHHigh · 1,417 students
- CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLEMiddle · 902 students
- BRIDGER MIDDLEMiddle · 744 students
- PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLEMiddle · 731 students
Nearby schools
- OSAGE TRAIL MIDDLE0.2 mi · 675
- FORT OSAGE HIGH0.4 mi · 1,545
- INDIAN TRAILS ELEM.1.3 mi · 365
- BLUE HILLS ELEM.2.9 mi · 357
- CLER-MONT ELEM.3.9 mi · 298
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.4.3 mi · 133
Frequently asked questions
About FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLEHow many students attend FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE?
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE enrolls approximately 713 students in grades 05-06.
What grades does FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE serve?
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE serves grades 05-06.
How many students per teacher at FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE?
Approximately 14.1:1 students per teacher at FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE.
What is the student diversity at FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE?
Student demographics at FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE are roughly 64% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% Black, 0% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE?
FIRE PRAIRIE MIDDLE is overseen by FORT OSAGE R-I in Jackson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.