Serving 693 students in grades 5-6, Fire Prairie Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fire Prairie Middle School's student population of 693 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Motto
Together with parents and the community we prepare all students to be successful in life.
School Rankings
Fire Prairie Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fire Prairie Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1622 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
66%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire Prairie Middle School's ranking?
Fire Prairie Middle School is ranked #1622 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Fire Prairie Middle School?
693 students attend Fire Prairie Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fire Prairie Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fire Prairie Middle School?
Fire Prairie Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fire Prairie Middle School offer ?
Fire Prairie Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fire Prairie Middle School part of?
Fire Prairie Middle School is part of Fort Osage R-I School District.
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