Enrollment
440
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moberly, MO
Moberly Middle
Federal NCES profile for Moberly Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292110002561
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moberly Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Moberly · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Moberly Middle has class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moberly Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Moberly, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moberly Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moberly Middle
Moberly Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Moberly, Missouri, enrolling 440 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 440 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 398 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #177.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 108 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 440 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Moberly also operates Moberly Sr. High (655 students) and Gratz Brown Elem. (398 students) alongside Moberly Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moberly Middle compares
Moberly Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Missouri - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,780
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Two or More 13.6%
African American 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Moberly Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moberly, which includes Moberly Middle.
$11,780
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.2%
State 29.0%
Federal 22.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Moberly Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moberly Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gratz Brown Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Park Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Park Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Learning Cntr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moberly Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Moberly Middle
How many students attend Moberly Middle?
Moberly Middle has 440 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moberly, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moberly Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Moberly Middle is 11:1, which is 14% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moberly Middle?
49.7% of students at Moberly Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moberly Middle?
The largest demographic group at Moberly Middle is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Moberly, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moberly Middle?
Moberly Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moberly Middle rank among public schools in Moberly?
By Resource Investment Index, Moberly Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Moberly, 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 Moberly on the city page.
Is Moberly Middle a good school?
Moberly Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Moberly?
Besides Moberly Middle, Moberly also operates Moberly Sr. High (655 students), Gratz Brown Elem. (398 students), and South Park Elem. (229 students). See the Moberly district page for the complete list.
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