Best High Schools in Lawson, MO

Lawson, MO has 4 high schools with 1,588 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 Lawson score 38% 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 Lawson meet expectations.

1. Lawson High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students

2. Lathrop High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 307 Students

3. Excelsior Springs High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students

4. Polo High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Polo R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 156 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lawson, MO

Lawson, MO has 5 middle schools with 1,254 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 Lawson score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lawson meet expectations.

1. Polo Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polo R-vii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 107 Students

2. Lawson Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students

3. Lathrop Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students

4. Excelsior Springs Middle

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lawson, MO

Lawson, MO has 5 elementary schools with 1,667 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 Lawson score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lawson meet expectations.

1. Southwest Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lawson R-xiv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 415 Students

2. Elkhorn Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 207 Students

3. Lathrop Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lathrop R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students

4. Cornerstone Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Excelsior Springs 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 476 Students

5. Polo Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Polo R-vii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 142 Students

6. Mirabile Elem.

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mirabile C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 39 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lawson, MO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lawson, MO has a total population of 5,997 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lawson, MO

4,509

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lawson, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.64 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lawson, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lawson, MO.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

906 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Lawson, MO

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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Elmira, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Excelsior Springs, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Crystal Lakes, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Rayville, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wood Heights, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Holt, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lathrop, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Polo, MO

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations