Serving 344 students in grades 5-8, Palmyra Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 344 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Palmyra Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmyra Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Palmyra Middle School?
344 students attend Palmyra Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Palmyra Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmyra Middle School?
Palmyra Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Palmyra Middle School offer ?
Palmyra Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Palmyra Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 344 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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