For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 180 students in Deepwater, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in Deepwater, MO is Lakeland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deepwater, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Deepwater have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Deepwater, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12530 Lakeland School Dr
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2223
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2223
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Deepwater, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Deepwater, MO include Lakeland High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Deepwater?
1 public middle schools are located in Deepwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Deepwater?
Deepwater public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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