For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 161 students in La Plata, MO.
The top-ranked public middle school in La Plata, MO is La Plata High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Plata, MO public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in La Plata have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% 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 La Plata, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Plata High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in La Plata, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in La Plata, MO include La Plata High School.
How many public middle schools are located in La Plata?
1 public middle schools are located in La Plata.
What is the racial composition of students in La Plata?
La Plata public middle schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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