Public middle schools in Missouri achieve an average math proficiency of 40% (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest math proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest math proficiency in Missouri is Thornfield Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School, each with ≥80%.
Math Proficiency Range: 64%
80%
Avg. Math Proficiency: 69%
Math Proficiency Trends
Top Math Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Missouri (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Math Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: PK-8
37707 Us Hwy 160
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Thornfield Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: K-8
37 County Road 855
Thornfield, MO 65762
(417) 265-3212
Thornfield, MO 65762
(417) 265-3212
Rank: #33.
Blair Oaks Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 6-8
6124 Falcon Ln
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2053
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 634-2053
Rank: #44.
Steam Academy Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 6-8
8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 824-2422
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Green Forest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-8
6111 Hwy F
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-3902
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-3902
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Polo Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 5-8
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
St. Elizabeth High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-12
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West Platte Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 6-8
935 Washington St.
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Francis Howell Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 6-8
825 O'fallon Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4800
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-4800
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
North Kirkwood Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 6-8
11287 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 6-8
420 E Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-7200
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-7200
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 6-12
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Adair Co. High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: 7-12
205 W Dewey
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Brashear, MO 63533
(660) 323-5272
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Manes R-v School District
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-8
8939 Highway 95
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 668-5313
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 668-5313
Rank: #1515.
Nixa Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 69%
Grades: 7-8
205 North Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6400
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6400
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Grain Valley South Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 6-8
901 Se Ryan Rd
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 229-3499
Grain Valley, MO 64029
(816) 229-3499
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Kearney Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 68%
Grades: 6-7
200 E 5th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Avenue City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
18069 Hwy 169
Cosby, MO 64436
(816) 662-2305
Cosby, MO 64436
(816) 662-2305
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Franklin Co. Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-8
3128 Hwy Y
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2414
New Haven, MO 63068
(573) 237-2414
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Howell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-8
6461 State Rte Zz
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2268
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-2268
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Marionville Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 6-8
200 West O'dell
Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-2531
Marionville, MO 65705
(417) 258-2531
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Spring Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-8
9374 Hwy 185
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 457-8302
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
John Warner Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 6-8
5550 Sinclair Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3400
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3400
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 6-8
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Brookfield Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 5-8
126 Pershing Rd
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7335
Brookfield, MO 64628
(660) 258-7335
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
West Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 6-8
2312 Baxter Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 415-7400
Rank: #2727.
Nipher Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 65%
Grades: 6-8
700 S Kirkwood Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Braymer High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 7-12
400 Bobcat Ave
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Braymer, MO 64624
(660) 645-2284
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Laredo Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-8
106 W Main
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Laredo, MO 64652
(660) 286-2225
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Lesterville High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 7-12
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
North Harrison High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 6-12
12023 Fir St
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Eagleville, MO 64442
(660) 867-5221
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Richland High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: 7-12
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Strain-japan Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-8
4640 Hwy H
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 6-8
605 Independence Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5800
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5800
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Delta Woods Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 64%
Grades: 6-8
4401 Ne Lakewood Way
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Missouri average public middle schools math proficiency?
The Missouri average public middle schools math proficiency is 40%% for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the highest math proficiency in Missouri?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Missouri include Mark Twain Elementary School, Thornfield Elementary School and Blair Oaks Middle School.
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