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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE administration to hear?
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Enrollment
510
Middle
DISTRICT 595 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBIA 93·NCES 290100001946
JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE
2201 E SMILEY LN, COLUMBIA, MO 65202 · (573) 214-3250 · Boone County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL510 STUDENTS
C-
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Scored higher than 17% of Missouri public middle schools
- C-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- DBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
311 students
DISTRICT 48% · 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 6 | 178 | 35% |
| Grade 7 | 179 | 35% |
| Grade 8 | 153 | 30% |
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · 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
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
25.3%
MO avg 44.9% . +3.6pp since 2021
Math
27.7%
MO avg 43.8% . +12.0pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 25 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 28 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 8.4% | 16.9% | 45.5% | 29.0% |
| Math | 11.6% | 16.1% | 33.1% | 39.0% |
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 | 25.3% | 27.7% |
| 2023-24 | 19.4% | 18.7% |
| 2022-23 | 17.6% | 14.3% |
| 2021-22 | 21.7% | 15.7% |
% 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
25.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
37.0%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-11.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 25% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 37% 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 JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE
JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE's state test result (25.3% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE this school | 510 | 61.0% | 25.3% |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE ST. LOUIS | 426 | 65.0% | 45.9% |
| WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL COLUMBIA | 553 | 55.0% | 27.8% |
| HOLMAN MIDDLE ST ANN | 639 | 52.3% | 33.8% |
| EASTGATE 6TH GRADE CENTER KANSAS CITY | 629 | 63.4% | 38.3% |
| OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL COLUMBIA | 589 | 62.0% | 28.6% |
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 JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Boone County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 25.3% | #319 of 379 | #11 of 11 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 27.7% | #311 of 380 ▲ 23 | #11 of 11 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 25.3% | #325 of 380 ▲ 21 | #11 of 11 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +7.8pp | #69 of 364 | #2 of 11 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 510 | #162 of 397 | #8 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.9:1 | #23 of 321 | #2 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 69.8% | #9 of 321 | #2 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.0% | #116 of 379 | #2 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.3% | #54 of 224 | #1 of 6 |
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
510
-128 (-20%) vs 2020
-32% since 2000-01, when it was 752
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
was 12.0:1
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 | 510 | 46.6 | 10.9:1 | 61% (311) |
| 2023-24 | 544 | 52.7 | 10.3:1 | 71% (386) |
| 2022-23 | 529 | 49.5 | 10.7:1 | 65% (345) |
| 2020-21 | 638 | 53 | 12.0:1 | 74% (473) |
| 2017-18 | 624 | 45.6 | 13.7:1 | 60% (374) |
| 2015-16 | 609 | 46 | 13.2:1 | 66% (401) |
| 2010-11 | 781 | 68 | 11.5:1 | 57% (444) |
| 2000-01 | 752 | 56 | 13.4:1 | 37% (278) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (624 to 510); teachers up 2% (45.6 to 46.6).
About JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE
JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE sits in COLUMBIA, Missouri, and is classified as a middle school. The grade span is 6 through 8, and enrollment is 510 students.
COLUMBIA 93 has 34 schools and 18,640 students, and JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE is one of those schools.
JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE has no majority group; Black students are the largest, at 38%. Other reported shares: 36% White, 14% multiracial, 8% Hispanic, and 3% Asian. That compares with about 10% Black among all Boone County residents. The school's diversity index is 70%, meaning two students picked at random have a 70% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE counts 46.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 10.9 students for each one. On average, middle schools in Missouri have 13.0:1, compared with 10.9:1 here. About 61% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Boone County average 38%.
allk12 grades JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE a C-. The grade compares the school only with Missouri public middle schools, because each state gives its own test.
In Missouri, JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE is in the middle band of BeatsExpectations: 25.3% actual against a predicted 37.0%.
Census estimates describe Boone County this way: the median household income is $72,758, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 52%, and about 8% of people live in poverty. Besides JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE, Boone County has 57 other public schools.
CENTER FOR EARLY LRNING-NORTH is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. The school's 25.3% average proficiency ranks 6th among 6 nearby schools.
By NCES locale, the school is City: Mid-size, or inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Enrollment at JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE dropped 20% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 638 to 510 students. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 12.0:1; by 2024-25 it was 10.9:1.
Discussions about JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Boone County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
188,043
Census ACS
Median income
$72,758
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
58
24,547 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COLUMBIA 93
- DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGHHigh · 2,007 students
- ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGHHigh · 1,997 students
- MURIEL BATTLE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,492 students
- ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MID. SCHOOLMiddle · 736 students
- BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARYElementary · 656 students
- MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.Elementary · 619 students
Other schools in COLUMBIA
- DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGHHigh · 2,007 students
- ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGHHigh · 1,997 students
- MURIEL BATTLE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,492 students
- ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MID. SCHOOLMiddle · 736 students
- BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARYElementary · 656 students
- MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.Elementary · 619 students
Nearby schools
- CENTER FOR EARLY LRNING-NORTH0.1 mi · 458
- DERBY RIDGE ELEM.0.7 mi · 323
- BLUE RIDGE ELEM.0.7 mi · 453
- OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL0.7 mi · 589
- JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR.1.2 mi · 24
- ALPHA HART LEWIS1.6 mi · 468
Frequently asked questions
About JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLEHow many students attend JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE?
JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE enrolls approximately 510 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE serve?
JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE serves grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE?
Approximately 10.9:1 students per teacher at JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE.
What is the student diversity at JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE?
Student demographics at JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE are roughly 36% White, 8% Hispanic, 38% Black, 3% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE?
JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE is overseen by COLUMBIA 93 in Boone County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.