For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 591 students in 65340, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 65340, MO are Hardeman Elementary School and Bueker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65340 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65340, MO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 65340, MO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardeman Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21051 Highway D
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 837-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Bueker Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
565 S Odell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6833
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-6833
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie View School
Special Education School
945 N Miami
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Grades: K-12
| 7 students
65340, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 N Benton
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2993
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2993
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Prairie View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
945 N Miami Po Box 249
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-7419
Grades: Inquire with school
| 9 students
215 E Mitchell
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-2655
Grades: 2-4
| 121 students
700 E. Slater
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Marshall, MO 65340
(660) 886-9066
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 65340, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 65340, MO include Hardeman Elementary School and Bueker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65340?
3 public middle schools are located in 65340.
What is the racial composition of students in 65340?
65340 public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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