Best Schools in Dessa, MO
Dessa, MO has 10 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,056 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Dessa exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dessa, MO
The top high schools in Dessa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neosho High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1491 Students
2. Seneca High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 488 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dessa, MO
The top middle schools in Dessa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Seneca Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 327 Students
2. Neosho Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
3. Seneca Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 200 Students
4. Middle Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 720 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dessa, MO
The top elementary schools in Dessa, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Goodman Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 255 Students
2. Seneca Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seneca R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 441 Students
3. South Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neosho School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 277 Students
4. Westview Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westview C-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 109 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dessa, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dessa, MO has a total population of 474 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dessa, 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 Dessa, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dessa, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dessa, 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 Dessa, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dessa, MO
How many schools are in Dessa, MO?
Dessa, MO has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,056 students in total.
How do schools in Dessa perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Dessa score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Dessa exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dessa?
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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