- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Moberly Middle shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 292110002561 · Moberly, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 11:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Moberly Sr. High (655 students)
Moberly Middle shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 40.5 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Moberly Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moberly Sr. Hi
Moberly Sr. High
655 students
- This school
Moberly Middle
440 students
- Gratz Brown El
Gratz Brown Elem.
398 students
- South Park Ele 229
South Park Elem.
229 students
- North Park Ele 214
North Park Elem.
214 students
- Early Childhoo 166
Early Childhood Learning Cntr
166 students
What this shows Moberly Middle reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moberly Middle compares
Moberly Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,208
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
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.
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
District finance for Moberly reports $13,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~440 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.