Purdy High School
Purdy High School serves 288 students in grades 7-12.
Purdy 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 10-14% (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 30-34% (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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Purdy High School's student population of 288 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Purdy 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 Purdy High School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1759 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
29%
7%
Black
n/a
15%
White
66%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Purdy High School?
The graduation rate of Purdy High School is 90%, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Purdy High School?
288 students attend Purdy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Purdy High School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purdy High School?
Purdy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Purdy High School offer ?
Purdy High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Purdy High School part of?
Purdy High School is part of Purdy R-II School District.
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