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What's something POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
932
Middle
DISTRICT 834 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·POPLAR BLUFF R-I·NCES 292545001947
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
1300 VICTORY LANE, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 63901 · (573) 785-5566 · Butler County
GRADES 04–06MIDDLE33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL932 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 59% of Missouri public middle schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- CThree-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
12.6:1
74 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
681 students
DISTRICT 88% · 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 4 | 303 | 33% |
| Grade 5 | 299 | 32% |
| Grade 6 | 330 | 35% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · 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
Based on grade levels within POPLAR BLUFF R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
42.4%
MO avg 44.9% . +0.8pp since 2021
Math
40.4%
MO avg 43.8% . -1.8pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 40 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 down about 2 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 16.2% | 26.2% | 41.8% | 15.6% |
| Math | 18.1% | 22.3% | 33.8% | 25.6% |
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 | 42.4% | 40.4% |
| 2023-24 | 42.5% | 42.2% |
| 2022-23 | 38.7% | 40.2% |
| 2021-22 | 41.6% | 42.2% |
% 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
40.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
32.5%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 41% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 33% 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 POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL's state test result (40.9% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL this school | 932 | 73.1% | 40.9% |
| POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGH POPLAR BLUFF | 735 | 63.7% | 38.9% |
| LEBANON MIDDLE SCHOOL LEBANON | 859 | 61.1% | 37.0% |
| WEST PLAINS MIDDLE WEST PLAINS | 555 | 67.4% | 35.5% |
| HANNIBAL MIDDLE HANNIBAL | 674 | 60.1% | 39.0% |
| REED MIDDLE SPRINGFIELD | 561 | 73.6% | 34.5% |
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 POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 40.9% | #195 of 379 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 40.4% | #227 of 380 ▼ 29 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 42.4% | #162 of 380 ▼ 13 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -0.5pp | #113 of 364 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 932 | #19 of 397 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #109 of 321 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.2% | #146 of 321 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 73.1% | #73 of 379 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.1% | #33 of 224 |
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
932
-67 (-7%) vs 2020
+34% since 2000-01, when it was 696
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 23.8:1
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 | 932 | 74.2 | 12.6:1 | 73% (681) |
| 2023-24 | 970 | 76.6 | 12.7:1 | 72% (698) |
| 2022-23 | 1,018 | 60.2 | 16.9:1 | 74% (753) |
| 2020-21 | 999 | 42 | 23.8:1 | 79% (785) |
| 2017-18 | 1,197 | 51.4 | 23.3:1 | 68% (818) |
| 2015-16 | 814 | N/A | N/A | 61% (499) |
| 2010-11 | 816 | 46 | 17.7:1 | 60% (491) |
| 2000-01 | 696 | 45 | 15.5:1 | 49% (338) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 22% (1,197 to 932); teachers up 44% (51.4 to 74.2).
About POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL is a large middle-grades school based in POPLAR BLUFF, Missouri. Enrolled students number 932 students, in grades 4 through 6. Enrollment is 102% higher than the average for middle schools in Missouri, which is about 461.
POPLAR BLUFF R-I enrolls 4,899 students in 9 schools, including POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL.
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL is 77% White by enrollment. Smaller groups are 10% Black, 9% multiracial, and 3% Hispanic. County-wide, 87% of Butler County residents are White. Pick two students at random and there is a 38% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL's 74.2 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 12.6:1. That matches the 13.0:1 average for middle schools in Missouri fairly closely. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 73%. That tracks the 74% average for public schools in Butler County.
The allk12 Grade for POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL is B. Compared with Missouri public middle schools, the school scored higher than 59% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL sits between the top and bottom 10% of Missouri schools on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate on state tests of 40.9% and a predicted 32.5%.
Census Bureau estimates for Butler County show that the median household income is $49,089, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of people live in poverty. POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL is one of 20 public schools in the county.
The school nearest to POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL is POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGH, at a distance of about 0.6 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's locale code, Town: Remote, means it is in a town far from an urbanized area.
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 67 fewer students in 2024-25. The number of students per teacher fell from 23.8 to 12.6 over 4 years.
Conversations here can range across enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Butler County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
42,020
Census ACS
Median income
$49,089
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
6,435 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in POPLAR BLUFF R-I
- POPLAR BLUFF HIGHHigh · 1,416 students
- POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGHMiddle · 735 students
- O'NEAL ELEM.Elementary · 344 students
- POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.Elementary · 333 students
- OAK GROVE ELEM.Elementary · 317 students
- LAKE ROAD ELEM.Elementary · 300 students
Other schools in POPLAR BLUFF
- POPLAR BLUFF HIGHHigh · 1,416 students
- POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGHMiddle · 735 students
- O'NEAL ELEM.Elementary · 344 students
- POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.Elementary · 333 students
- OAK GROVE ELEM.Elementary · 317 students
- LAKE ROAD ELEM.Elementary · 300 students
Nearby schools
- POPLAR BLUFF JR. HIGH0.6 mi · 735
- SHADY GROVE SCHOOL0.9 mi · 39
- O'NEAL ELEM.1.0 mi · 344
- POPLAR BLUFF KINDERGARTEN CTR.1.5 mi · 333
- POPLAR BLUFF EARLY CHILDHOOD C1.6 mi · 295
- EUGENE FIELD ELEM.2.0 mi · 227
Frequently asked questions
About POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOLHow large is POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL?
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 932 students in grades 04-06.
Is POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL is a middle school covering grades 04-06.
How many teachers does POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL have?
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL employs 74 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.
What is the student diversity at POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Student demographics at POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL are roughly 77% White, 3% Hispanic, 10% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
Is POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL public or private?
POPLAR BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by POPLAR BLUFF R-I.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.