Serving 753 students in grades 7-8, Neosho Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 753 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NEOSHO JR. HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Neosho, MO, covering approximately 222.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 15 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neosho Jr. High School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
753 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Neosho Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neosho Jr. High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
60%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neosho Jr. High School's ranking?
Neosho Jr. High School is ranked #1072 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Neosho Jr. High School often compared to?
Neosho Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton Elementary School, George Washington Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Neosho Jr. High School?
753 students attend Neosho Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Neosho Jr. High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neosho Jr. High School?
Neosho Jr. High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Neosho Jr. High School offer ?
Neosho Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neosho Jr. High School part of?
Neosho Jr. High School is part of Neosho School District.
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