Best Schools in 65708, MO
65708, MO has 21 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,123 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 65708 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 65708, MO
The top high schools in 65708, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pierce City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 202 Students
2. Mt. Vernon High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 458 Students
3. Wheaton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheaton R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 181 Students
4. Monett High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 746 Students
5. Purdy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Purdy R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 281 Students
6. Verona High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verona R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in 65708, MO
The top middle schools in 65708, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monett Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
2. Pierce City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students
3. Mt. Vernon Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 65708, MO
The top elementary schools in 65708, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monett Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 329 Students
2. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierce City R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 346 Students
3. Mt. Vernon Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 316 Students
4. Purdy Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Purdy R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 350 Students
5. Verona Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verona R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 170 Students
6. Monett Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 471 Students
7. Wheaton Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheaton R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 250 Students
8. Mt. Vernon Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt. Vernon R-v • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 308 Students
9. Monett Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monett R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 264 Students
10. St Lawrence Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Lawrence Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 82 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 65708, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
65708, MO has a total population of 12,947 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 65708, 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 65708, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 65708, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 65708, 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 65708, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 65708, MO
How many schools are in 65708, MO?
65708, MO has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,123 students in total.
How do schools in 65708 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 65708 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 65708 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 65708?
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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