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Walnut Grove High School

300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770

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Walnut Grove High School serves 131 students in grades 6-12.

Walnut Grove High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 131 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Walnut Grove High School's student population of 131 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Total Students

131 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Walnut Grove High School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Walnut Grove High School is 0.06, 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

#316 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Hispanic

Black

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15%

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White

97%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.49

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Graduation Rate

≥80%

90%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

43%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Walnut Grove R-V School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walnut Grove High School's ranking?

Walnut Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

What is the graduation rate of Walnut Grove High School?

The graduation rate of Walnut Grove High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.

How many students attend Walnut Grove High School?

131 students attend Walnut Grove High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Walnut Grove High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Grove High School?

Walnut Grove High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Walnut Grove High School offer ?

Walnut Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12

What school district is Walnut Grove High School part of?

Walnut Grove High School is part of Walnut Grove R-V School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 131 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education