How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ava Middle | Fordland Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ava, MO | Fordland, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 386 | 150 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.5% | 30.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ava Middle | Fordland Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,004 | $11,649 |
| District | Ava School District R1 | Fordland R-III |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ava Middle | Fordland Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 93.3% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.8% | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ava Middle | Fordland Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 508:1 | 294:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.2% | 12.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 61 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.