Best Schools in Cato, MO
Cato, MO has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,277 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Cato don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cato, MO
The top high schools in Cato, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cassville High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassville R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
2. Reeds Spring High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 602 Students
3. Galena High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galena R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 222 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cato, MO
The top middle schools in Cato, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cassville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassville R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
2. Reeds Spring Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 253 Students
3. Reeds Spring Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 286 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cato, MO
The top elementary schools in Cato, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cassville Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassville R-iv • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 383 Students
2. Reeds Spring Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 358 Students
3. Shell Knob Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shell Knob 78 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 144 Students
4. Galena-abesville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galena R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 196 Students
5. Eunice Thomas Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassville R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 468 Students
6. Reeds Spring Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reeds Spring R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 308 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cato, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cato, MO has a total population of 168 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cato, 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 Cato, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cato, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cato, 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 Cato, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cato, MO
How many schools are in Cato, MO?
Cato, MO has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,277 students in total.
How do schools in Cato perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Cato score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Cato don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cato?
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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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 30%
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