Summary:
The city of Purdy, Missouri is home to two public schools: Purdy Elementary and Purdy High. Both schools are part of the Purdy R-II District, which is ranked 255 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Purdy Elementary serves grades K-6 and has 350 students. The school's performance has been mixed, with a 3-star rating in 2023-2024 but only a 2-star rating in the previous two years. Purdy Elementary's test scores are generally on par with the district and state averages, with some areas of strength like 4th grade math proficiency at 54.3% compared to the state's 44.4%. However, the school also struggles in certain subjects like 5th grade science, where only 28.3% of students scored proficient or better compared to the state's 40.8%.
Purdy High serves grades 7-12 and has 281 students. The high school's performance has been more consistently low, with a 1-star rating in 2023-2024 and 2021-2022, and a 2-star rating in 2022-2023. Purdy High's test scores lag behind the district and state averages across multiple subjects, including math, science, and English language arts. However, the school does have a relatively high 89.4% four-year graduation rate, which is a positive indicator.
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