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REPUBLIC MIDDLE

#1 TIGER DRIVE, REPUBLIC, MO 65738REPUBLIC R-III →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,146
Students
Total enrolled
$13,032
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 9% vs nat'l
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,146 students in grades 06–08 in REPUBLIC, Missouri.
9% below average funding
District spends $13,032 per pupil, 9% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

REPUBLIC MIDDLE is a very large middle in REPUBLIC, Missouri, serving grades 06–08 with 1,146 students. The district invests $13,032 per student — 9% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at REPUBLIC MIDDLE

1,146
Total Students
15.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
39%
Free Lunch
76
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution564 male · 582 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility39%
National avg 52% · 447 students
Student Composition
85%
Asian1%
White85%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black1%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 292622002302

Academic Outcomes at REPUBLIC MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 65738

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,032Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,032
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,734
Student Support$2,476
Administration$1,564
Operations$1,955
Other$1,303
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,032 spent per student, an estimated $5,773 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
48%
State government
40.2%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal programs
11.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
SWEENY ELEMENTARYPRICE ELEMENTARYSCHOFIELD ELEMENTARYMCCULLOCH ELEMENTARY
+1 more
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High School
REPUBLIC HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyGreene County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictREPUBLIC R-III →
Phone: (417)732-3640
NCES ID: 292622002302
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in REPUBLIC seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in REPUBLIC R-III
High
REPUBLIC HIGH
1,542 students · 09–12
● 40 opp31% FRL
Elem
SWEENY ELEMENTARY
501 students · KG–05
● 40 opp40% FRL
Elem
PRICE ELEMENTARY
501 students · KG–05
● 40 opp42% FRL
Elem
SCHOFIELD ELEMENTARY
496 students · KG–05
● 40 opp41% FRL
Elem
MCCULLOCH ELEMENTARY
454 students · KG–05
● 40 opp34% FRL
Elem
LYON ELEMENTARY
437 students · KG–05
● 40 opp41% FRL
Other
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
239 students · PK–PK
● 40 opp37% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
#1 TIGER DRIVE, REPUBLIC, MO 65738
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.