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Best Schools in La Plata, MO
La Plata, MO has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,160 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in La Plata exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in La Plata, MO
The top high schools in La Plata, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kirksville Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirksville R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 808 Students
2. Atlanta High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta C-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students
3. Adair Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students
4. La Plata High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Plata R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 146 Students
Best Middle Schools in La Plata, MO
The top middle schools in La Plata, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Matthew Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirksville R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students
Best Elementary Schools in La Plata, MO
The top elementary schools in La Plata, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atlanta Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlanta C-3 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 106 Students
2. Adair Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adair Co. R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 74 Students
3. La Plata Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Plata R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 165 Students
4. Ray Miller Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirksville R-iii • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 502 Students
5. Kirksville Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kirksville R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 703 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in La Plata, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
La Plata, MO has a total population of 2,150 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in La Plata, 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 La Plata, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in La Plata, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for La Plata, 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 La Plata, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in La Plata, MO
How many schools are in La Plata, MO?
La Plata, MO has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,160 students in total.
How do schools in La Plata perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in La Plata score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in La Plata exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in La Plata?
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: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in La Plata
2 of 2 schools in La Plata carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in La Plata. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.