Top Rankings
Nixa Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,388 students in Nixa Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Nixa Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Nixa Public Schools School District are Mathews Elementary School, Nixa High School and John Thomas School Of Discover. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Nixa Public Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
6,388 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
441 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Nixa Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.49
# American Indian Students
20 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
371 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
72 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
5,400 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
85%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
441 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
460
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
458
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
502
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
493
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
491
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
493
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
535
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
505
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
481
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
546
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
490
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
480
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
454
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,920 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,797 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$76 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,920
$15,159
Spending / Student
$11,797
$13,980
Best Nixa Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mathews Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
605 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6520
Grades: K-4
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Nixa High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
514 South Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,970 students
Rank: #33.
John Thomas School Of Discover
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
312 North Market Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6800
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6800
Grades: K-6
| 491 students
Rank: #44.
Espy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6820
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6820
Grades: K-4
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
High Pointe Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 North Cheyenne Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6700
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6700
Grades: K-4
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Nixa Junior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 North Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6400
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6400
Grades: 7-8
| 986 students
Rank: #77.
Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1300 North Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6600
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6600
Grades: 5-6
| 384 students
Rank: #88.
Summit Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
890 North Cheyenne Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-4000
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-4000
Grades: 4-6
| 497 students
Rank: #99.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
732 North Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3800
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-3800
Grades: K-4
| 623 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6359
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6359
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6300
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 724-6300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nixa Public Schools School District?
Nixa Public Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,388 students.
What is the rank of Nixa Public Schools School District?
Nixa Public Schools School District is ranked #11 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nixa Public Schools School District?
85% of Nixa Public Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nixa Public Schools School District?
Nixa Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Nixa Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,797 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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