Best High Schools in La Plata, MO

La Plata, MO has 4 high schools with 1,117 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in La Plata score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in La Plata meet expectations.

1. Adair Co. High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Adair Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students

2. Kirksville Sr. High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kirksville R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 808 Students

3. Atlanta High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Atlanta C-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 97 Students

4. La Plata High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

La Plata R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 146 Students

Best Middle Schools in La Plata, MO

La Plata, MO has 1 middle schools with 493 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in La Plata score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in La Plata don't meet expectations.

1. William Matthew Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kirksville R-iii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 493 Students

Best Elementary Schools in La Plata, MO

La Plata, MO has 4 elementary schools with 1,048 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in La Plata score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in La Plata greatly exceed expectations.

1. Atlanta Elem.

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Atlanta C-3 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 106 Students

2. Adair Co. Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Adair Co. R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 74 Students

3. La Plata Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

La Plata R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 165 Students

4. Kirksville Primary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

2,658

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

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

C

14.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

931 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit La Plata, MO Internet Health Assessment.

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