How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bueker Middle | Smith Cotton Junior High Schl |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marshall, MO | Sedalia, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 550 | 1,133 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.3% | 57.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bueker Middle | Smith Cotton Junior High Schl |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,711 | $10,620 |
| District | Marshall Public Schools | Sedalia School District 200 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bueker Middle | Smith Cotton Junior High Schl |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.7% | 66.9% |
| African American | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.1% | 21.4% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 11.5% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 10.9% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bueker Middle | Smith Cotton Junior High Schl |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 382:1 | 366:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.0% | 18.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 140 | 225 |
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.