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Mound City High School

708 Nebraska St
Mound City, MO 64470

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Mound City High School serves 85 students in grades 9-12.

Mound City High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 85 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mound City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Mound City High School's student population of 85 students has grown by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

85 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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School Rankings

Mound City High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Mound City High School is 0.06, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1785 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

11-19%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

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American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

Black

15%

White

97%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.49

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Graduation Rate

≥80%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

25%

43%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Mound City R-II School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mound City High School's ranking?

Mound City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Mound City High School?

The graduation rate of Mound City High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Mound City High School?

85 students attend Mound City High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Mound City High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mound City High School?

Mound City High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Mound City High School offer ?

Mound City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Mound City High School part of?

Mound City High School is part of Mound City R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 85 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education