- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kirksville, MO
William Matthew Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William Matthew Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291674002611
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Matthew Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kirksville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
William Matthew Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Matthew Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kirksville, MO.
School address
District: Kirksville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291674002611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
William Matthew Middle School grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 291674002611 · Kirksville, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 13.2:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirksville Sr. High (791 students)
William Matthew Middle School grew from 493 students in 2022-23 to 548 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
William Matthew Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirksville Sr.
Kirksville Sr. High
791 students
- Kirksville Pri
Kirksville Primary
539 students
- Ray Miller Ele
Ray Miller Elem.
530 students
- This school
William Matthew Middle School
514 students
What this shows William Matthew Middle School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Matthew Middle School compares
William Matthew Middle School is a growing 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
30.7%
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
$12,201
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
African American 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, William Matthew Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kirksville R-Iii reports $12,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Matthew Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirksville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray Miller Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Matthew Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about William Matthew Middle School
How many students attend William Matthew Middle School?
William Matthew Middle School has 514 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kirksville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Matthew Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Matthew Middle School 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 William Matthew Middle School?
34.5% of students at William Matthew Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Matthew Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William Matthew Middle School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Kirksville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Matthew Middle School?
William Matthew Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 William Matthew Middle School rank among public schools in Kirksville?
By Resource Investment Index, William Matthew Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kirksville, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kirksville R-Iii?
Besides William Matthew Middle School, Kirksville R-Iii also operates Kirksville Sr. High (791 students), Kirksville Primary (539 students), and Ray Miller Elem. (530 students). See the Kirksville R-Iii district page for the complete list.