For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,401 students in 65536, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 65536, MO are Lebanon Middle School and Joel E. Barber Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» middle schools in zipcode 65536 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65536, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 65536, MO ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Buzz Pride Drive
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Joel E. Barber Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16050 Hwy Kk
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4837
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Education Center
Alternative School
301 Hoover
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6800
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6800
Gr: 7-12
65536, Missouri ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 Hoover
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4681
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 532-4681
Gr: 6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 65536, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 65536, MO include Lebanon Middle School and Joel E. Barber Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65536?
3 public middle schools are located in 65536.
What is the racial composition of students in 65536?
65536 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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