How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Poplar Bluff Jr. High | Poplar Bluff Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Poplar Bluff, MO | Poplar Bluff, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 735 | 932 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.3% | 62.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Poplar Bluff Jr. High | Poplar Bluff Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,411 | $11,411 |
| District | Poplar Bluff R-I School District | Poplar Bluff R-I School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Poplar Bluff Jr. High | Poplar Bluff Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| African American | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.1% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Poplar Bluff Jr. High | Poplar Bluff Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 399:1 | 550:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.7% | 25.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 70 | 153 |
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.