East Prairie High

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East Prairie High ranks 276 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

East Prairie High is a public high school located in East Prairie, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 312 students. The school is part of the East Prairie R-II School District, which is ranked 287 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Prairie High has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Missouri high schools, with a statewide ranking between 276-288 out of 358-378 high schools over the past 5 years. The school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. While the school performs better for low socioeconomic status students, with a 3-star rating in recent years, it struggles to close achievement gaps for white and disabled students. East Prairie High also has a high dropout rate, ranging from 1.5% to 2.3% over the past few years, and high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.1% to 29.3% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Scott County Central High, Thomas W. Kelly High, and Central High School, East Prairie High generally performs worse academically. These nearby schools have higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Despite increased spending per student, from $11,824 in 2018-2019 to $13,640 in 2020-2021, East Prairie High's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting the need for more effective strategies to support student learning and engagement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

304 E Walnut
East Prairie, MO 63845-1820

(573) 649-3564

District: East Prairie R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
276^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,735

Feeder schools for East Prairie High:

Elementary:	East Prairie Elementary
Middle:	East Prairie Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 312

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Hispanic:

5.4%

African American:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Prairie High ranks worse than 73% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Prairie High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Prairie High is $12,735.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Prairie High:

SchoolDigger ranks East Prairie High 276^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See East Prairie High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

East Prairie R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks East Prairie R-II 287^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Prairie High

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Rank History for all students at East Prairie High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	57.20	211^th	534	60.5%
2007	63.62	150^th	538	72.1%
2008	53.44	258^th	539	52.1%
2009	42.02	316^th	507	37.7%
2010	66.52	100^th	516	80.6%
2011	40.63	346^th	528	34.5%
2012	39.65	368^th	522	29.5%
2013	43.04	315^th	523	39.8%
2014	31.06	415^th	521	20.3%
2015	28.55	414^th	504	17.9%
2016	27.83	325^th	401	19.0%
2017	15.61	378^th	404	6.4%
2018	26.23	377^th	468	19.4%
2019	21.95	382^nd	460	17.0%
2021	20.83	288^th	358	19.6%
2022	24.09	276^th	361	23.5%
2023	21.39	277^th	352	21.3%
2024	27.10	276^th	378	27.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Prairie High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	37.58	245^th	382	35.9%
2019	27.26	302^nd	368	17.9%
2021	41.33	136^th	255	46.7%
2022	48.61	117^th	250	53.2%
2023	39.40	159^th	268	40.7%
2024	48.39	122^nd	274	55.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at East Prairie High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.25	81^st	95	14.7%

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Rank History for White students at East Prairie High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	19.58	389^th	440	11.6%
2019	16.85	385^th	430	10.5%
2021	16.68	268^th	309	13.3%
2022	16.81	277^th	310	10.6%
2023	14.47	275^th	302	8.9%
2024	12.41	296^th	321	7.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for East Prairie High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	368	368
1992	336	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1993	325	21	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
1994	514	25	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
1995	512	26	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
1996	512	26	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
1997	552	25	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	577
1998	503	24	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
1999	530	21	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	555
2000	300	14	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2001	320	12	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2002	287	19	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2003	287	19	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2004	276	20	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2005	278	21	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2006	263	19	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	286
2007	283	14	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	299
2008	294	12	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	309
2009	299	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2010	277	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
2011	266	8	0	11	0	0	0	0	285
2012	260	9	0	9	0	0	2	0	280
2013	289	8	0	8	0	0	2	0	307
2014	299	9	0	7	1	0	2	0	318
2015	304	8	0	3	0	0	2	0	317
2016	331	6	0	2	0	0	3	0	342
2017	321	7	0	3	0	0	2	0	333
2018	304	7	0	6	0	0	4	0	321
2019	310	5	0	5	0	0	3	0	323
2020	289	7	0	8	0	0	4	0	308
2021	284	10	0	13	0	0	5	0	312
2022	288	7	0	10	0	0	9	0	314
2023	272	11	1	17	0	0	11	0	312

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Prairie High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	368	21.8	16.8	n/a
1992	363	20.8	17.4	n/a
1993	346	20.3	17.0	n/a
1994	540	35.0	15.4	0
1995	539	37.4	14.4	n/a
1996	539	37.4	14.4	n/a
1997	577	37.7	15.3	29.1
1998	529	38.0	13.9	38.2
1999	555	38.1	14.6	42.5
2000	316	25.0	12.6	44
2001	334	26.6	12.6	36.8
2002	310	24.4	12.7	49
2003	310	24.4	12.7	49
2004	301	24.6	12.2	59.5
2005	304	22.5	13.5	55.9
2006	286	22.8	12.5	49.7
2007	299	21.8	13.7	48.5
2008	309	22.8	13.6	50.5
2009	306	24.0	12.7	48
2010	284	25.3	11.2	54.2
2011	285	21.6	13.1	54
2012	280	21.1	13.2	56.1
2013	307	20.5	14.9	59.6
2014	318	21.7	14.6	52.2
2015	317	22.0	14.4	59.9
2016	342	24.0	14.2	62
2017	333	25.5	13.0	66.4
2018	321	25.4	12.6	68.2
2019	323	27.9	11.5	63.5
2020	308	26.5	11.6	61
2021	312	26.1	11.9	99
2022	314	26.0	12.0	99
2023	312	21.1	14.7	99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Prairie High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	368	21.8	16.8	n/a
1992	363	20.8	17.4	n/a
1993	346	20.3	17.0	n/a
1994	540	35.0	15.4	0
1995	539	37.4	14.4	n/a
1996	539	37.4	14.4	n/a
1997	577	37.7	15.3	29.1
1998	529	38.0	13.9	38.2
1999	555	38.1	14.6	42.5
2000	316	25.0	12.6	44
2001	334	26.6	12.6	36.8
2002	310	24.4	12.7	49
2003	310	24.4	12.7	49
2004	301	24.6	12.2	59.5
2005	304	22.5	13.5	55.9
2006	286	22.8	12.5	49.7
2007	299	21.8	13.7	48.5
2008	309	22.8	13.6	50.5
2009	306	24.0	12.7	48
2010	284	25.3	11.2	54.2
2011	285	21.6	13.1	54
2012	280	21.1	13.2	56.1
2013	307	20.5	14.9	59.6
2014	318	21.7	14.6	52.2
2015	317	22.0	14.4	59.9
2016	342	24.0	14.2	62
2017	333	25.5	13.0	66.4
2018	321	25.4	12.6	68.2
2019	323	27.9	11.5	63.5
2020	308	26.5	11.6	61
2021	312	26.1	11.9	99
2022	314	26.0	12.0	99
2023	312	21.1	14.7	99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Prairie High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$197 (1.7%)	$11,627 (98.3%)	$11,824
2020	$251 (2.1%)	$11,971 (97.9%)	$12,222
2021	$5,044 (37.0%)	$8,596 (63.0%)	$13,640
2022	$476 (3.7%)	$12,258 (96.3%)	$12,735

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Prairie High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 382^nd of 460 High schools	Ranks 277^th of 352 High schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (East Prairie High)	11.4	14.8	3.4%
End of Course Algebra I (East Prairie R-II)	20.8	20.3	0.5%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (East Prairie High)	17.6	23.4	5.8%
End of Course Biology I (East Prairie R-II)	17.6	23.4	5.8%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%
End of Course English II (East Prairie High)	55	43.6	11.4%
End of Course English II (East Prairie R-II)	55	43.6	11.4%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	53.6	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	323	312	3.4%
African American	5	11	120%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	17	240%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	310	272	12.3%
Two or More Races	3	11	266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.5%	99%	35.6%

Schools Near East Prairie High

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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 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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
East Prairie High	Public	9-12	304 E Walnut	East Prairie	63845	Mississippi County	East Prairie R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 649-3564	312	21	14.7	99.0%	272 (87.2%)	11 (3.5%)	17 (5.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	27.1	276^th of 378 public high schools	27.0%		21.4	277^th of 352 public high schools	21.3%	1						7.0	17.7	43.7	57.5		$12,735	$477	$12,258
Southeast Correctional Center	Public	7-12	300 E Pedro Simmons Dr	Charleston	63834	Mississippi County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(573) 683-4409	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Charleston High	Public	7-12	606 S. Thorn St	Charleston	63834	Mississippi County	Charleston R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 683-3761	331	30	11.2	97.0%	88 (26.6%)	218 (65.9%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	11.8	341^st of 378 public high schools	9.8%		19.4	281^st of 352 public high schools	20.2%	60	13.2	4.9	22.1	14.6	33.2	8.1	15.3				$12,348	$1,689	$10,660
Sikeston Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	200 Pine St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-5442	0	19	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Sikeston Senior High School	Public	9-12	200 Pine St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 472-8850	1,009	55	18.3	99.7%	542 (53.7%)	336 (33.3%)	47 (4.7%)	10 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (7.3%)	35.8	234^th of 378 public high schools	38.1%		35.6	219^th of 352 public high schools	37.8%	15						29.7	29.6	44.3		27.3	$11,834	$2,776	$9,058
Sikeston Hope Center	Public	6-12	230 S Front St	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 472-6652	15	1	30.0	80.0%	8 (53.3%)	6 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Central High School	Public	9-12	310 Us Hwy 61	New Madrid	63869	New Madrid County	New Madrid County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 688-2165	400	32	12.6	100.0%	257 (64.3%)	105 (26.3%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	34.4	241^st of 378 public high schools	36.2%		43.8	169^th of 352 public high schools	52.0%	72						2.4	35.7				$17,175	$1,865	$15,310
New Madrid R-I Technical Skills Center	Public	9-12	310 Us Hwy 61	New Madrid	63869	New Madrid County	New Madrid County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 688-2161	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
New Madrid Bend Youth Center	Public	6-12	7960 Us Hwy 61	New Madrid	63869	New Madrid County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(573) 688-5237	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Thomas W. Kelly High	Public	9-12	4035 State Hwy 77	Benton	63736	Scott County	Scott County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 545-3541	319	24	13.1	46.7%	307 (96.2%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24.3	287^th of 378 public high schools	24.1%		38.3	207^th of 352 public high schools	41.2%	80						2.8	32.6		18.2		$9,350	$478	$8,872

Frequently Asked Questions about East Prairie High

What district is East Prairie High in?

East Prairie R-II

Is East Prairie High a good school?

East Prairie High ranks 276^th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Prairie High?

Students at East Prairie High are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into East Prairie High?

East Prairie High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Prairie Elementary
Middle : East Prairie Middle

How many students attend East Prairie High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 312 students attended East Prairie High.

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