Best Schools in Lake City, MO
Lake City, MO has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,417 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Lake City exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake City, MO
The top high schools in Lake City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2383 Students
2. Fort Osage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1557 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake City, MO
The top middle schools in Lake City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brittany Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students
2. Osage Trail Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 793 Students
3. Fire Prairie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 691 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake City, MO
The top elementary schools in Lake City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Lewis Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
2. Buckner Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students
3. Indian Trails Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake City, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake City, MO has a total population of 551 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake City, 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 Lake City, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake City, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake City, 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 Lake City, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake City, MO
How many schools are in Lake City, MO?
Lake City, MO has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,417 students in total.
How do schools in Lake City perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Lake City score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Lake City exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake City?
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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