The top reported proficiency rate is 24% in Science. The lowest is 20% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lexington Middle
Lexington Middle serves grades five through eight in the Lexington R-V district, located in the town of Lexington, Missouri. The school is a regular public school and draws its student body from the surrounding community. The enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across the four grade levels. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker that many families use to gauge the economic composition of the school. The student population is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic students, students who identify as two or more races, Black students, and very small numbers of Asian and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students.
State assessment results from the Missouri Assessment Program show a varied picture across subjects and grade levels. In mathematics, proficiency rates differ notably by grade. In one grade, roughly half of students scored at proficient or above. In other grades, the rate was substantially lower, and in grade eight, a small single-digit share reached that bar. English language arts results follow a similar pattern of variability, with the highest rate seen in grade seven and lower rates in the other three tested grades. Science results, available for grades five and eight, show that about one-fifth of fifth graders and a bit over one-quarter of eighth graders tested as proficient. At a system level, when the school is compared to other districts within Lafayette County, its overall proficiency index sits in the bottom quartile. A parent looking at these results will see a school where performance is uneven, with some grade-level cohorts doing notably better than others, but where most tested groups fall below where many schools aim to be.
Because this is a middle school serving only grades five through eight, there is no graduation rate to report. That metric does not apply here. Data on chronic absenteeism and discipline were not available, and information on special education and English learner populations was also missing. A parent seeking clarity on those aspects of student support would need to follow up directly with the school.
The community and housing context is relevant for families considering a move to the area. Home values in Lexington have been rising at a pace that outpaces the national and state averages, though the typical home price remains below the state median. The national median household income sits at a figure that makes the estimated monthly mortgage payment on a typical area home a modest share of income, suggesting a relatively affordable market by broad national standards. However, a parent should weigh current mortgage rates, which have been slightly above the national average of recent years, and consider their own financial situation.
The district itself did not have a public record of recent major changes, new programs, or strategic initiatives that would alter the basic experience of attending Lexington Middle. No bond measures, curriculum overhauls, or leadership transitions were surfaced in a search. That means the school operates on a steady footing without a recent disruption or a fresh direction to factor in. For a family, the primary consideration will be the academic profile as shown in the testing data, the size and makeup of the student body, and the housing market in Lexington.
A parent evaluating this school for their child should investigate how the school supports students in grades where proficiency is lowest, what interventions or enrichment are in place, and how the middle school experience feeds into the high school path. The academic picture has clear soft spots, particularly in upper-grade math and in most English language arts results, and a family would want to understand whether the school has a plan to address those areas. The school community is small enough that a parent can likely get direct answers from staff.
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