Best Public Schools in Osceola, MO

Summary:

The city of Osceola, Missouri is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Osceola Elementary and Roscoe Elementary) and 1 junior-senior high school (Osceola Junior-Senior High). The data reveals stark contrasts in the performance and demographics of these schools, with Osceola Elementary standing out as a high-achieving school, while Osceola Junior-Senior High and Roscoe Elementary face more significant challenges.

Osceola Elementary consistently outperforms the state averages on both math and English language arts (ELA) tests, with 4th grade math proficiency at 70.6% compared to the state average of 43.8%. The school is also ranked in the top third of Missouri elementary schools, reaching as high as 123rd out of 901 schools in 2020-2021. In contrast, Osceola Junior-Senior High lags behind the state averages on math, science, and ELA tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.2% to 35.6%. The data also suggests a potential correlation between high free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, as seen with Roscoe Elementary, which has a free/reduced lunch rate of 76.92% and historically low statewide rankings.

The differences in spending per student across the schools may also contribute to the performance gaps, with Roscoe Elementary and Osceola Junior-Senior High receiving higher funding per student than Osceola Elementary. Further investigation into the funding sources and allocation decisions could provide insights into how resources are being distributed and utilized within the Osceola and Roscoe C-1 districts.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)						MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				MAP Algebra I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Osceola Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	76 SE Hwy Ww	Osceola	64776	St. Clair County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 646-8333	304	22	13.8	49.7%	277 (91.1%)	11 (3.6%)	7 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.2	283^rd of 898 public elementary schools	68.5%		69.8	243^rd of 908 public elementary schools	73.2%	40	52.3	70.6	41.9	65.6				43.2	29.1				$9,414	$2,076	$7,338
Osceola Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	76 SE Hwy Ww	Osceola	64776	St. Clair County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(417) 646-8144	249	21	11.6	57.4%	232 (93.2%)	6 (2.4%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					34.2	35.6	24.5			34.3	22.2	51.9	$10,687	$2,298	$8,388
Roscoe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1515 SW 300 Rd	Osceola	64776	St. Clair County	Roscoe C-1	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 646-2376	52	7	7.3	76.9%	49 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)								(n/a)													$11,860	$2,684	$9,177

Cities Near Osceola

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Deepwater	11.6 mi	2	315^th
Weaubleau	13.37 mi	2
Wheatland	17.85 mi	2
Humansville	18.27 mi	3	372^nd
Clinton	20.04 mi	8	242^nd

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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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