Best High Schools in Polk, MO

Polk, MO has 4 high schools with 1,253 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 Polk score 41% 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 Polk meet expectations.

1. Skyline High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students

2. Bolivar High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 839 Students

3. Halfway Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Halfway R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students

4. Hermitage High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students

Best Middle Schools in Polk, MO

Polk, MO has 3 middle schools with 857 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 Polk score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Polk meet expectations.

1. Skyline Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students

2. Bolivar Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students

3. Hermitage Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Polk, MO

Polk, MO has 4 elementary schools with 1,196 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 Polk score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Polk exceed expectations.

1. Skyline Elem.

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 306 Students

2. Bolivar Intermediate Sch.

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 598 Students

3. Hermitage Elem.

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students

4. Halfway Elem.

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Halfway R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Polk, MO

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

Community Factors

Polk, MO has a total population of 318 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Polk, MO

3,306

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Polk, MO.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

7.99 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

4.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk, MO.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

207 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

20 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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