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Best Schools in Alton, MO
Alton, MO has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,381 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Alton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alton, MO
The top high schools in Alton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Alton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 336 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alton, MO
The top elementary schools in Alton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thayer Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thayer R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 419 Students
2. Alton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alton, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alton, MO has a total population of 1,417 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alton, 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 Alton, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alton, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alton, 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 Alton, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alton, MO
How many schools are in Alton, MO?
Alton, MO has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,381 students in total.
How do schools in Alton perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Alton score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Alton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alton?
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: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Alton
2 of 2 schools in Alton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Alton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.