Serving 107 students in grades 5-8, Polo Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Polo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Polo Middle School's student population of 107 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Polo Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Polo Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#194 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polo Middle School's ranking?
Polo Middle School is ranked #194 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Polo Middle School?
107 students attend Polo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Polo Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polo Middle School?
Polo Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Polo Middle School offer ?
Polo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Polo Middle School part of?
Polo Middle School is part of Polo R-VII School District.
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