Summary:
The city of Neosho, Missouri is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and face some academic challenges, but also have pockets of strong performance.
Among the standout schools, Neosho Junior High ranks in the top 40% of Missouri middle schools and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores, particularly in 8th grade math and science, are above the Neosho School District and state averages. In contrast, Westview Elementary, despite having the lowest student-teacher ratio and highest per-student spending in the district, struggles with test scores well below state and district averages.
The district as a whole faces some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 12.4% to 19.8% across all schools. Additionally, George Washington Carver Elementary has seen a significant decline in its state ranking over the past few years. However, Neosho High School stands out with a 90.3% four-year graduation rate, above the state average, and a low 2.8% dropout rate.
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