Serving 278 students in grades 7-12, Purdy 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Purdy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Purdy High School's student population of 278 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
278 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Purdy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Purdy High School is 0.50, which is more 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
#1775 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
33%
8%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
63%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the diversity score of Purdy High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Purdy High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/47000/47256/purdy-high-school-chart-Zc3Qmo.png)
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Purdy High School's ranking?
Purdy High School is ranked #1775 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Purdy High School?
The graduation rate of Purdy High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Purdy High School?
278 students attend Purdy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Purdy High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purdy High School?
Purdy High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Purdy High School offer ?
Purdy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Purdy High School part of?
Purdy High School is part of Purdy R-II School District.
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