Enrollment
268
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reeds Spring, MO
Reeds Spring Middle
Federal NCES profile for Reeds Spring 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 292616000786
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reeds Spring Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Reeds Spring · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Reeds Spring Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reeds Spring Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Reeds Spring, MO.
School address
District: Reeds Spring R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 292616000786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reeds Spring Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reeds Spring Middle
Reeds Spring Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Reeds Spring, Missouri, enrolling 268 students.
At 12.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.0% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 268 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 418 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #225.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 268 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Reeds Spring R-Iv also operates Reeds Spring High (560 students) and Reeds Spring Elem. (352 students) alongside Reeds Spring 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 Reeds Spring Middle compares
Reeds Spring 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 7% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Missouri - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.7 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 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Reeds Spring Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reeds Spring R-Iv, which includes Reeds Spring Middle.
$13,145
Per student
+2%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.7%
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 Reeds Spring Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeds Spring High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeds Spring Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeds Spring Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeds Spring Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reeds Spring Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~268 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Reeds Spring Middle
How many students attend Reeds Spring Middle?
Reeds Spring Middle has 268 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reeds Spring, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reeds Spring Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Reeds Spring Middle is 12.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 Reeds Spring Middle?
43.0% of students at Reeds Spring Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reeds Spring Middle?
The largest demographic group at Reeds Spring Middle is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Reeds Spring, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reeds Spring Middle?
Reeds Spring 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 Reeds Spring Middle rank among public schools in Reeds Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Reeds Spring Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Reeds Spring, 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 Reeds Spring on the city page.
Is Reeds Spring Middle a good school?
Reeds Spring Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Reeds Spring R-Iv?
Besides Reeds Spring Middle, Reeds Spring R-Iv also operates Reeds Spring High (560 students), Reeds Spring Elem. (352 students), and Reeds Spring Primary (284 students). See the Reeds Spring R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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