Best Schools in 65542, MO
65542, MO has 9 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,668 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 65542 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 65542, MO
The top high schools in 65542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
2. Licking High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Licking R-viii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 423 Students
3. Plato High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plato R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 282 Students
Best Middle Schools in 65542, MO
The top middle schools in 65542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 65542, MO
The top elementary schools in 65542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Green Forest Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Green Forest R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 155 Students
2. Plato Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plato R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
3. Houston Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
4. Licking Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Licking R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 416 Students
5. Success Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Success R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 125 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 65542, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
65542, MO has a total population of 6,408 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 65542, 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 65542, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.40 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 65542, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 65542, 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 65542, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 65542, MO
How many schools are in 65542, MO?
65542, MO has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,668 students in total.
How do schools in 65542 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 65542 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 65542 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 65542?
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: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations