Best Public Schools in Knob Noster, MO


Summary:

The Knob Noster, Missouri school district consists of three schools: Knob Noster Elementary, Knob Noster High, and Knob Noster Middle. The district serves a diverse student population, with Knob Noster R-VIII having a mix of economic backgrounds and academic performance levels across its schools.

Knob Noster High School stands out as a high-spending school with a relatively affluent student population, but its performance has declined significantly in recent years, dropping from a 5-star rating to a 2-star rating. In contrast, Knob Noster Middle School has maintained a stronger academic record, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science compared to the other schools. Knob Noster Elementary serves the most economically disadvantaged student population, with the highest percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, and its test scores are the strongest among the three schools.

The data suggests that the Knob Noster R-VIII district faces challenges in ensuring consistent academic performance across its schools, with significant disparities in test scores, spending, and socioeconomic factors. The district should prioritize addressing the declining performance at Knob Noster High School and exploring the relationship between socioeconomic status and academic achievement to develop targeted interventions and support for all students in the district.








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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.

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