The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in Science. The lowest is 27% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mexico Middle
Mexico Middle School serves grades six through eight in the city of Mexico, Missouri, as part of the Mexico 59 district. It is a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation. The school is the standalone middle school for the district, drawing students from the community and surrounding area.
On state assessments, proficiency rates in math and English language arts across grades six, seven, and eight generally fell in a range where roughly a quarter to a third of students met the standard. Grade eight science results were similar. Placed against the other districts in Audrain County, the school’s overall proficiency index landed below the midpoint of that small three-district set. These outcomes are one measure of academic performance for a family to consider; no graduation rate exists for a middle school, and chronic absenteeism data was not reported.
The student body is enrolled in numbers typical for a mid-sized middle school. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty context that often correlates with additional challenges and supports. The student population is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. Data on students with individualized education plans or English learner status was not available.
Mexico is a small city and the county seat of Audrain County, with a historic downtown square anchored by the courthouse. The local economy shifted after the closure of major refractory plants; today it draws on agriculture, manufacturing sectors such as magnetic wire and pharmaceuticals, and saddle horse breeding. The population has been relatively stable with a slight decline. Housing values in the area are lower than state and national medians, making it a comparatively affordable market. Schools are located on separate campuses across the city rather than concentrated downtown, and the district administrative offices occupy the former Hardin College building. No recent parent-relevant changes for the district, such as bond issues or curriculum updates, were found in publicly available sources within the period searched.
For a family looking at this school, the academic results sit below the county midpoint, and the school serves a student population that is economically homogeneous at a high level of need. The community offers a small-city setting with historic character, modest housing costs, and a mix of agricultural and industrial employment. The absence of recent district-level changes means there is no notable new development to factor into a decision beyond the school’s established profile.
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