Best Schools in 65781, MO
65781, MO has 15 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,642 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 65781 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 65781, MO
The top high schools in 65781, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willard High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willard R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1381 Students
2. Marion C. Early High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion C. Early R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Ash Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 329 Students
4. Pleasant Hope High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hope R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students
Best Middle Schools in 65781, MO
The top middle schools in 65781, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willard Intermediate North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willard R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 398 Students
2. Marion C. Early Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion C. Early R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
3. Willard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willard R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 741 Students
4. Bois D'arc Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 144 Students
5. Pleasant Hope Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hope R-vi • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 202 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 65781, MO
The top elementary schools in 65781, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Willard North Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willard R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 332 Students
2. Willard Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willard R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 414 Students
3. Willard East Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willard R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 326 Students
4. Ash Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ash Grove R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 259 Students
5. Pleasant Hope Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hope R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 268 Students
6. Marion C. Early Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion C. Early R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 65781, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
65781, MO has a total population of 9,762 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 65781, 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 65781, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 65781, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 65781, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in 65781, MO
How many schools are in 65781, MO?
65781, MO has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,642 students in total.
How do schools in 65781 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 65781 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 65781 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 65781?
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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