- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marshfield, MO
Marshfield Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Marshfield Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292043001088
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshfield Jr. High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshfield Jr. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Jr. High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Marshfield, MO.
School address
District: Marshfield R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292043001088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Marshfield Jr. High held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 292043001088 · Marshfield, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 13.2:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshfield High (865 students)
Marshfield Jr. High held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.4 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Marshfield Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshfield Hig
Marshfield High
865 students
- This school
Marshfield Jr. High
659 students
- Shook Elem.
Shook Elem.
468 students
- Edwin P. Hubbl
Edwin P. Hubble Elem.
439 students
- Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster Elem.
436 students
- Marshfield Ear 178
Marshfield Early Learning Cntr
178 students
What this shows Marshfield Jr. High reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marshfield Jr. High compares
Marshfield Jr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,018
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Marshfield Jr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshfield R-I reports $10,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marshfield Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shook Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwin P. Hubble Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Webster Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Early Learning Cntr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshfield Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~659 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marshfield Jr. High
How many students attend Marshfield Jr. High?
Marshfield Jr. High has 659 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marshfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Jr. High is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshfield Jr. High?
32.7% of students at Marshfield Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshfield Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Marshfield Jr. High is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Marshfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshfield Jr. High?
Marshfield Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshfield Jr. High rank among public schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Jr. High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Marshfield, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marshfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshfield R-I?
Besides Marshfield Jr. High, Marshfield R-I also operates Marshfield High (865 students), Shook Elem. (468 students), and Edwin P. Hubble Elem. (439 students). See the Marshfield R-I district page for the complete list.