Best Schools in 65243, MO
65243, MO has 18 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,038 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 65243 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 65243, MO
The top high schools in 65243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fayette High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
2. Moberly Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moberly • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 691 Students
3. Centralia High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 406 Students
4. Sturgeon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sturgeon R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 132 Students
5. Harrisburg High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 204 Students
6. Higbee High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higbee R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in 65243, MO
The top middle schools in 65243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester Boren Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students
2. Sturgeon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sturgeon R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 103 Students
3. Harrisburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
4. Wm. N. Clark Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 65243, MO
The top elementary schools in 65243, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centralia Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 305 Students
2. Renick Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Renick R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 84 Students
3. Sturgeon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sturgeon R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
4. Harrisburg Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 276 Students
5. Laurence J. Daly Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 329 Students
6. Chance Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 319 Students
7. Middle Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Middle Grove C-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 31 Students
8. Higbee Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Higbee R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 65243, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
65243, MO has a total population of 2,674 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 65243, 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 65243, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 65243, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 65243, 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 65243, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 65243, MO
How many schools are in 65243, MO?
65243, MO has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,038 students in total.
How do schools in 65243 perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in 65243 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 65243 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 65243?
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: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations