D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Higbee Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 101 EVANS ST., Higbee, MO 65257
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Missouri
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
50
Students
enrolled
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%12/1003.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−23 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency15% (−25 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 101 EVANS ST.
City Higbee
ZIP Code 65257
District 2914370
NCES School ID 291437003357
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 65257

Understanding the community around Higbee Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,023
Per Capita Income $24,038
Poverty Rate 12.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%
High School or Higher 87.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $112,100
Median Rent $693
Owner-Occupied 85.9%
Renter-Occupied 14.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Higbee Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.0%
Female 54.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.0%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
Black 2.0%
Two or More Races 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 50
Teachers (FTE) 4.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Higbee Middle School?
Higbee Middle School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Higbee Middle School?
Higbee Middle School has 50 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
What grades does Higbee Middle School serve?
Higbee Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Higbee Middle School receive per student?
Higbee Middle School receives $14,070 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Higbee Middle School in 65257 ▼
Avg Home Value
$225,047
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
+9.5%
% Renters
14.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026