Serving 126 students in grades 7-12, Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School's student population of 126 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1631 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
96%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School's ranking?
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School is ranked #1631 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School often compared to?
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Benton High School, Lafayette High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School?
126 students attend Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School?
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School offer ?
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School part of?
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School is part of Buchanan County R-IV School District.
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