The top reported proficiency rate is 79% in English language arts. The lowest is 38% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Warrensburg-latham Middle Sch
Warrensburg-Latham Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 in the village of Warrensburg, a small community in northwestern Macon County about 9 miles from Decatur. The school enrolls a small population of students, with roughly equal cohorts across the three grades. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. The specific counts for students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and for English learners or students with IEPs were not available.
The school's academic profile shows uneven strength across subjects. In English language arts, performance is notably strong in the upper grades: seventh graders achieved proficiency at a high level, and eighth graders performed well above the midpoint statewide. Sixth-grade ELA results were respectable. In mathematics, the picture is weaker. Sixth-grade math proficiency was low, while seventh grade showed moderate performance. Eighth-grade math proficiency remained modest. The gap between ELA and math suggests students read and write at higher levels than they compute. Science proficiency in eighth grade was at about half of students meeting standards. Participation rates were high across subjects, indicating the school tested nearly all eligible students. State testing data for grades 3, 4, and 5 were not available; this school serves only middle grades and does not administer those assessments.
Among Macon County districts, this school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile, a meaningful position. Parents may want to look into the specific math supports and curriculum in the middle grades, particularly at the sixth-grade level, to understand how the school is addressing the gap between reading and mathematics achievement.
The middle school sits on a consolidated campus at the northwest edge of Warrensburg. The district recently completed building improvements including new classrooms, HVAC upgrades, an outdoor science space, and a transition to one-to-one technology for all students. The district placed a substantial facilities referendum on the ballot in late 2022 to fund further expansion and modernization. Housing values in the Warrensburg area are below state and national benchmarks, reflecting the village's modest scale and rural-suburban character. Monthly mortgage costs are low relative to income, making the housing market accessible for families.
Warrensburg itself is a small, quiet village with limited commercial footprint and sparse street life. Most residents own their homes. The community retains agricultural roots despite proximity to Decatur. The Barclay Public Library provides civic programming. Public transit is essentially absent; car dependence is complete. The village's population has been flat to slightly declining, and development activity is minimal. This is a stable, unchanging environment suited to families who value small-town quiet and low cost of living over urban amenities or rapid growth.
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