Best Schools in Shirley, MO
Shirley, MO has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,244 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Shirley don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shirley, MO
The top high schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Potosi High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potosi R-iii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 682 Students
2. Valley High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley R-vi • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
3. Bourbon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 271 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shirley, MO
The top middle schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trojan Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potosi R-iii • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 438 Students
2. John A. Evans Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potosi R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 310 Students
3. Bourbon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 245 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shirley, MO
The top elementary schools in Shirley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Potosi Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Potosi R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 606 Students
2. Bourbon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 344 Students
3. Caledonia Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shirley, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shirley, MO has a total population of 939 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shirley, 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 Shirley, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shirley, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shirley, 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 Shirley, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shirley, MO
How many schools are in Shirley, MO?
Shirley, MO has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,244 students in total.
How do schools in Shirley perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Shirley score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Shirley don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shirley?
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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- Projected: 34%
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