Neosho Jr. High School vs. Benton Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Neosho Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Benton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 744 students in grades 7-8, Neosho Jr. High School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Benton Elementary 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 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
K-4
Total Students
744 students
517 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#805 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1277 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
123
Grade 1 Students
-
90
Grade 2 Students
-
107
Grade 3 Students
-
82
Grade 4 Students
-
115
Grade 7 Students
366
-
Grade 8 Students
378
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
26%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
66%
55%
% Hawaiian
8%
10%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%