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Poplar Bluff Middle School

1300 Victory Lane
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,018 students in grades 4-6, Poplar Bluff Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 1,018 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Poplar Bluff Middle School's student population of 1,018 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
1,018 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1130 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Poplar Bluff Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Poplar Bluff Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Poplar Bluff Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Poplar Bluff Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Poplar Bluff Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Poplar Bluff Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Poplar Bluff Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Poplar Bluff Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Poplar Bluff Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Poplar Bluff Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Poplar Bluff Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Poplar Bluff Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Poplar Bluff Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Poplar Bluff Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poplar Bluff Middle School's ranking?
Poplar Bluff Middle School is ranked #1130 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Poplar Bluff Middle School often compared to?
Poplar Bluff Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Neelyville Elementary School, Fisk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Poplar Bluff Middle School?
1,018 students attend Poplar Bluff Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Poplar Bluff Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poplar Bluff Middle School?
Poplar Bluff Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poplar Bluff Middle School offer ?
Poplar Bluff Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Poplar Bluff Middle School part of?
Poplar Bluff Middle School is part of Poplar Bluff R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 1,018 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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