Serving 656 students in grades 6-8, Hannibal Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hannibal Middle School's student population of 656 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Hannibal Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hannibal Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
82%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hannibal Middle School's ranking?
Hannibal Middle School is ranked #1098 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hannibal Middle School?
656 students attend Hannibal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hannibal Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hannibal Middle School?
Hannibal Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hannibal Middle School offer ?
Hannibal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hannibal Middle School part of?
Hannibal Middle School is part of Hannibal 60 School District.
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