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Best Schools in Matthews, MO
Matthews, MO has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,162 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Matthews underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Matthews, MO
The top high schools in Matthews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Prairie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Prairie R-ii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
2. Charleston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 331 Students
3. 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 Matthews, MO
The top middle schools in Matthews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Prairie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Prairie R-ii • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 314 Students
2. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Madrid Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
3. Charleston Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston R-i • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 179 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Matthews, MO
The top elementary schools in Matthews, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Matthews Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Madrid Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
2. New Madrid Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Madrid Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
3. East Prairie Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Prairie R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 410 Students
4. Lilbourn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Madrid Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
5. Warren E. Hearnes Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Matthews, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Matthews, MO has a total population of 815 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 5% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Matthews, 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 Matthews, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Matthews, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Matthews, 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 Matthews, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Matthews, MO
How many schools are in Matthews, MO?
Matthews, MO has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,162 students in total.
How do schools in Matthews perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Matthews score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Matthews underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Matthews?
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: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Matthews
1 of 1 schools in Matthews carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Matthews. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.