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Best Schools in Essex, MO
Essex, MO has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,426 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Essex greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Essex, MO
The top high schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bell City R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 100 Students
2. Richland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 122 Students
3. Bernie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernie R-xiii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 228 Students
4. Bloomfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield R-xiv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
5. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Madrid Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
Best Middle Schools in Essex, MO
The top middle schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bloomfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield R-xiv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
2. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Madrid Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Essex, MO
The top elementary schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 145 Students
2. Bernie Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bernie R-xiii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 280 Students
3. Bloomfield Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield R-xiv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 258 Students
4. Matthews Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
New Madrid Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
5. Bell City Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bell City R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 99 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Essex, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Essex, MO has a total population of 928 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Essex, 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 Essex, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.31 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex, 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 Essex, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Essex, MO
How many schools are in Essex, MO?
Essex, MO has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,426 students in total.
How do schools in Essex perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Essex score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Essex greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Essex?
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: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Essex
2 of 2 schools in Essex carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Essex. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.