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Best Schools in 63740, MO
63740, MO has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,182 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 63740 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 63740, MO
The top high schools in 63740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oran High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oran R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 187 Students
2. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1341 Students
3. Scott City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott City R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
4. Delta High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 119 Students
5. Chaffee Jr.-sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chaffee R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 300 Students
Best Middle Schools in 63740, MO
The top middle schools in 63740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Scott City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott City R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 225 Students
2. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 604 Students
3. Central Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 618 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 63740, MO
The top elementary schools in 63740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kelso Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kelso C-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 191 Students
2. Delta Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delta R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students
3. Chaffee Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chaffee R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 336 Students
4. Scott City Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott City R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students
5. Oran Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oran R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 143 Students
6. Jefferson Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Girardeau 63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 483 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 63740, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
63740, MO has a total population of 5,312 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 63740, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 63740, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 63740, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 63740, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 63740, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 63740, MO
How many schools are in 63740, MO?
63740, MO has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,182 students in total.
How do schools in 63740 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 63740 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 63740 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 63740?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations