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Best Schools in 65609, MO
65609, MO has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,329 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 65609 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 65609, MO
The top high schools in 65609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Plains Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Plains R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
2. Bakersfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bakersfield R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 216 Students
Best Middle Schools in 65609, MO
The top middle schools in 65609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Plains Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Plains R-vii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 611 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 65609, MO
The top elementary schools in 65609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bakersfield Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bakersfield R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students
2. South Fork Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Plains R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 159 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 65609, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
65609, MO has a total population of 651 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 65609, 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 65609, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 65609, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 65609, 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 65609, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 65609, MO
How many schools are in 65609, MO?
65609, MO has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,329 students in total.
How do schools in 65609 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 65609 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 65609 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 65609?
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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