Rolla Middle, Rolla MO - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Rolla Middle

Rolla Middle serves students in fourth through sixth grades as a regular public school within the Rolla 31 district. The student body is large for a school covering only three grade levels and is predominantly white, with small but present shares of students who identify as Asian, Black, Hispanic, or of two or more races. Nearly half of students come from households where income qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a moderate level of economic diversity for the area.

On the Missouri Assessment Program, academic results show a mixed picture. In mathematics, proficiency rates were below half of students in all three tested grades. English language arts scores were close to half, with a slightly higher share of students meeting the proficient or advanced benchmarks. Science results, available for fifth grade only, were similar, with roughly half of students at that level. Taken together, the school’s overall proficiency index places it just below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Phelps County, meaning its average performance is slightly behind the typical district in the county.

Because the school serves only grades four through six, metrics such as graduation rate and college readiness do not apply. Data on special education services, English learner programs, and advanced offerings were not available in the information reviewed. Families who need those supports or are interested in enrichment programming should follow up with the school directly.

Rolla, where the school is located, blends a university town character with government research and light manufacturing. Missouri University of Science and Technology anchors the local economy, and major employers also include the US Geological Survey, Brewer Science, Royal Canin, and Hartmann North America. Housing in the area is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks, with home values rising at a modest pace over the most recent period while rents have increased more noticeably. The city is largely car-dependent, though it offers some bicycle infrastructure and over ten miles of walking trails. The surrounding Mark Twain National Forest provides extensive outdoor recreation. Rolla has seen steady population growth in recent years, and the area’s employment base has been stable.

No recent district-level changes such as bond issues or curriculum shifts were identified for Rolla 31, suggesting a period of continuity for families with children at the middle school.

For a family weighing options, Rolla Middle offers a standard middle grades experience in a community with a solid economic base and moderate housing costs. The school’s academic results are in line with the region but not at the top of the county. The student body is not highly diverse, and a substantial share of families qualify for income-based meal support. With limited public data on specialized programs, direct outreach to the school is a practical next step for any parent seeking clarity on services.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 443%

School 43% · District 43%

even with state median

Grade 538%

School 38% · District 38%

▲ 3 pts above state median

Grade 640%

School 40% · District 40%

▼ 3 pts below state median

English language arts

Grade 446%

School 46% · District 46%

▲ 5 pts above state median

Grade 550%

School 50% · District 50%

▲ 10 pts above state median

Grade 643%

School 43% · District 43%

▲ 8 pts above state median

Science

Grade 550%

School 50% · District 50%

▲ 9 pts above state median

This schoolROLLA 31, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 4Lower-income34%Higher-income57%23 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income38%Higher-income60%22 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income33%Higher-income50%18 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income64%Higher-income83%19 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 4Lower-income32%Higher-income54%22 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income25%Higher-income51%27 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income25%Higher-income52%27 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income33%Higher-income61%28 pp gap