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Best Schools in Bismarck, MO
Bismarck, MO has 20 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,159 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Bismarck meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bismarck, MO
The top high schools in Bismarck, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmington Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1274 Students
2. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 629 Students
3. West County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Francois Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
4. Bismarck R-v High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 277 Students
5. Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
6. Arcadia Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Valley R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bismarck, MO
The top middle schools in Bismarck, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmington Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 629 Students
2. West County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Francois Co. R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
3. Lincoln Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington R-vii • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 551 Students
4. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 418 Students
5. Arcadia Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Valley R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 266 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bismarck, MO
The top elementary schools in Bismarck, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West County Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Francois Co. R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
2. Washington-franklin Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington R-vii • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 325 Students
3. Arcadia Valley Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcadia Valley R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 397 Students
4. West Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central R-iii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 438 Students
5. Belleview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belleview R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 93 Students
6. Caledonia Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
7. Bismarck R-v Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bismarck R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 227 Students
8. Truman Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 430 Students
9. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 555 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bismarck, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bismarck, MO has a total population of 2,212 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bismarck, 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 Bismarck, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bismarck, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bismarck, 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 Bismarck, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bismarck, MO
How many schools are in Bismarck, MO?
Bismarck, MO has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,159 students in total.
How do schools in Bismarck perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Bismarck score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Bismarck meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bismarck?
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: 43%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Bismarck
2 of 2 schools in Bismarck carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Bismarck. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.