Best Public Schools in Warrensburg, MO

Summary:

The Warrensburg, Missouri school district consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of performance across the schools, with some standouts and areas for improvement.

Warrensburg High School has a strong 91.8% 4-year graduation rate and low 0.7% dropout rate, but its test scores are generally below the state average. In contrast, Warrensburg Middle School excels in Algebra I, with 87.6% of students proficient or better, well above the district and state. At the elementary level, Martin Warren Elementary stands out for its high math and English language arts performance, with several grades scoring above the district and state averages.

The data also reveals some potential equity concerns, with the elementary schools having relatively high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 32.39% to 39.39%. Additionally, all schools in the Warrensburg R-VI district have high chronic absenteeism rates, an area that may require further investigation and targeted interventions. Overall, the Warrensburg schools show a mix of strengths and challenges, with opportunities to learn from the top-performing schools and address the identified areas for improvement.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)						MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gateway Educational Center	Public	9-12	301 W. Market St	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 429-3808	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sterling Elementary	Public	3-5	522 E Gay	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-7478	389	30	13.1	32.4%	294 (75.6%)	14 (3.6%)	25 (6.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	47 (12.1%)	45.5	505^th of 906 public elementary schools	44.3%		47.7	483^rd of 898 public elementary schools	46.2%	22	29.1	38.7	35.1				36.7		43.7	40.2	40.2									$10,995	$528	$10,467
Warrensburg Middle	Public	6-8	640 E Gay St	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 747-5612	722	58	12.5	29.9%	564 (78.1%)	35 (4.8%)	34 (4.7%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.7%)	68 (9.4%)	42.1	260^th of 451 public middle schools	42.4%		55.6	198^th of 459 public middle schools	56.9%	62				34.1	27.5	15.9		31.3				31.2	35.9	37.4	87.6					$10,295	$610	$9,685
Ridge View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	215 S Ridgeview Dr	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-6013	462	37	12.5	39.4%	335 (72.5%)	20 (4.3%)	31 (6.7%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	58 (12.6%)								(n/a)																				$11,331	$622	$10,709
Warrensburg High	Public	9-12	1411 S Ridgeview Dr	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 747-2262	992	67	14.8	25.3%	792 (79.8%)	39 (3.9%)	45 (4.5%)	18 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	12 (1.2%)	83 (8.4%)	46.8	169^th of 378 public high schools	55.3%		57	96^th of 352 public high schools	72.7%	73															13.4	40.9	45.6	60.0	36.3	$11,602	$1,357	$10,245
Warrensburg Area Career Center	Public	9-12	205 S Ridgeview Dr	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 747-2283	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Martin Warren Elementary	Public	3-5	105 S Maguire	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-7160	380	31	12.3	39.2%	297 (78.2%)	20 (5.3%)	21 (5.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.1%)	29 (7.6%)	53.4	413^th of 906 public elementary schools	54.4%		41.1	556^th of 898 public elementary schools	38.1%	143	24.2	44.7	51.0				51.0		34.2	44.7	54.0									$11,962	$1,071	$10,892
Maple Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	950 Hamilton Street	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 422-5770	440	36	12.2	36.8%	323 (73.4%)	17 (3.9%)	39 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	46 (10.5%)								(n/a)																				$11,206	$802	$10,404

Cities Near Warrensburg

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Centerview	5.96 mi	2	176^th
Whiteman Afb	8.57 mi	1	28^th
Knob Noster	9.25 mi	3	173^rd
Leeton	11.93 mi	3	352^nd
Chilhowee	13.28 mi	3

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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.