Serving 198 students in grades 5-8, Crane Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
97%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Crane Middle School?
198 students attend Crane Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Crane Middle School students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crane Middle School?
Crane Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crane Middle School offer ?
Crane Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Crane Middle School part of?
Crane Middle School is part of Crane R-III School District.
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