Best Schools in Pittsburg, MO
Pittsburg, MO has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,312 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Pittsburg greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pittsburg, MO
The top high schools in Pittsburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hermitage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students
2. Skyline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
3. Wheatland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 150 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pittsburg, MO
The top middle schools in Pittsburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
2. Hermitage Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pittsburg, MO
The top elementary schools in Pittsburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 306 Students
2. Wheatland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheatland R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 166 Students
3. Hermitage Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pittsburg, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pittsburg, MO has a total population of 1,263 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pittsburg, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pittsburg, MO
How many schools are in Pittsburg, MO?
Pittsburg, MO has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,312 students in total.
How do schools in Pittsburg perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Pittsburg score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Pittsburg greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pittsburg?
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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