Serving 133 students in grades 6-8, Cole Co. R-i Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Cole Co. R-i Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#971 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
95%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole Co. R-i Middle School's ranking?
Cole Co. R-i Middle School is ranked #971 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cole Co. R-i Middle School?
133 students attend Cole Co. R-i Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cole Co. R-i Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cole Co. R-i Middle School?
Cole Co. R-i Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cole Co. R-i Middle School offer ?
Cole Co. R-i Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cole Co. R-i Middle School part of?
Cole Co. R-i Middle School is part of Cole County R-I School District.
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