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Strafford High School vs. Walnut Grove High School

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School Overview

School
Strafford High School
211 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Walnut Grove High School
300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

Walnut Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 394 students in grades 9-12, Strafford High School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 145 students in grades 6-12, Walnut Grove High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
394 students
145 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Strafford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walnut Grove High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Strafford High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walnut Grove High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
12 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Strafford High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walnut Grove High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Strafford High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Strafford R-VI School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#436 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
#141 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Strafford High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walnut Grove High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Strafford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Strafford R-VI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Strafford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Strafford R-VI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in MO)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Strafford High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Strafford R-VI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walnut Grove High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 10% in MO)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Strafford High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Strafford R-VI School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Walnut Grove High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Strafford High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walnut Grove High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
34
Grade 7 Students
-
20
Grade 8 Students
-
23
Grade 9 Students
110
17
Grade 10 Students
114
19
Grade 11 Students
89
12
Grade 12 Students
81
20

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Strafford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Strafford R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Strafford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Strafford R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walnut Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Strafford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Strafford R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walnut Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
90%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Strafford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Strafford R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walnut Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Strafford High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Strafford R-VI School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walnut Grove High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Strafford High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Strafford R-VI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walnut Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Strafford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Strafford R-VI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walnut Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Strafford High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Strafford R-VI School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walnut Grove High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Walnut Grove R-V School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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