Best Public Schools in Centralia, MO


Summary:

The city of Centralia, Missouri is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a mix of strong and declining performance, with Chester Boren Middle School standing out as a top performer and Centralia High School experiencing a concerning drop in its statewide ranking.

Chester Boren Middle School is a standout, ranking 192 out of 459 Missouri middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in Mathematics, with 66.6% of 7th graders scoring proficient or better, well above the state average of 39.5%. Additionally, Chester Boren maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.9, creating a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, Centralia High School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 41st in 2020-2021 to 142nd in 2022-2023, despite maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5.

Across the Centralia school district, the student population is predominantly white, ranging from 89.51% to 91.87% at the different schools. Centralia Intermediate stands out with the most diverse student body, with 10.49% of students identifying as non-white. The district also has higher-than-average free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a relatively higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Overall, the Centralia school district appears to be allocating resources comparable to the state average, with spending per student ranging from $8,122 to $9,808.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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