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Pierce City High School

300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723

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Pierce City High School serves 229 students in grades 9-12.

Pierce City High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 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 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Pierce City High School's student population of 229 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2006

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

229 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Pierce City High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Pierce City High School is 0.12, 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

#758 out of 2091 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

11-19%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pierce City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60-69%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pierce City High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pierce City High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

Black

15%

White

94%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Pierce City High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(19-20)

≥90%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pierce City High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pierce City R-VI School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pierce City High School's ranking?

Pierce City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (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 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Pierce City High School?

The graduation rate of Pierce City High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Pierce City High School?

229 students attend Pierce City High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Pierce City High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

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

Pierce City High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Pierce City High School offer ?

Pierce City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Pierce City High School part of?

Pierce City High School is part of Pierce City R-VI School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education