Serving 59 students in grades 6-8, Pilot Grove 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 40-49% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Pilot Grove Middle School?
59 students attend Pilot Grove Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pilot Grove Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pilot Grove Middle School?
Pilot Grove Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pilot Grove Middle School offer ?
Pilot Grove Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pilot Grove Middle School part of?
Pilot Grove Middle School is part of Pilot Grove C-4 School District.
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