La Plata High

Summary:

La Plata High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 146 students in La Plata, Missouri, which is part of the La Plata R-II school district.

While La Plata High has maintained a high four-year graduation rate of 100%, it has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools like Bevier High (13.5%) and Macon Senior High (13.3%). Additionally, the school's test scores, as measured by the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP), are generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 32% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.6%. The school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.56% to 40.36%, which is higher than the rates of nearby schools like Kirksville Senior High (34.16%).

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $11,088 to $12,615 over the past few years, La Plata High's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 100 out of 522 Missouri high schools in the 2011-2012 school year to a ranking of 252 out of 358 in the 2020-2021 school year. This suggests that the school's performance has been declining relative to other high schools in the state, and there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly in academic performance, to better support student learning.

Detail:

Public 7-12

201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549-1115

(660) 332-7001

District: La Plata R-II

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,615

Feeder schools for La Plata High:

Elementary:

La Plata Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 161

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.8%

Hispanic:

0.6%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details La Plata High ranks worse than 76.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.2. (See more...)

Compare Details La Plata High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.23. (See more...)

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

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.8%), Hispanic (0.6%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at La Plata High is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare La Plata High employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Plata High is $12,615.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Plata High:

SchoolDigger ranks La Plata High 346^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See La Plata High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for La Plata High

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Rank History for all middle school students at La Plata High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	41.31	421^st	619	32.0%
2007	62.32	183^rd	624	70.7%
2008	43.75	420^th	624	32.7%
2009	32.21	488^th	601	18.8%
2010	40.74	438^th	614	28.7%
2011	40.63	431^st	625	31.0%
2012	45.05	388^th	623	37.7%
2013	59.54	246^th	649	62.1%
2014	71.49	133^rd	633	79.0%
2015	49.70	287^th	585	50.9%
2017	48.34	312^th	568	45.1%
2019	57.37	226^th	587	61.5%
2024	25.20	346^th	451	23.3%

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Rank History for middle school White students at La Plata High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	42.24	300^th	527	43.1%
2024	16.35	340^th	379	10.3%

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

Rank History for La Plata High

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Rank History for all high school students at La Plata High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	81.45	49^th	534	90.8%
2007	58.27	196^th	538	63.6%
2008	34.95	407^th	539	24.5%
2009	41.85	317^th	507	37.5%
2010	59.42	166^th	516	67.8%
2011	58.62	181^st	528	65.7%
2012	66.59	100^th	522	80.8%
2013	52.98	213^th	523	59.3%
2014	60.25	159^th	521	69.5%
2015	58.72	186^th	504	63.1%
2017	47.43	225^th	404	44.3%
2018	30.61	345^th	468	26.3%
2019	28.97	351^st	460	23.7%
2021	28.23	252^nd	358	29.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at La Plata High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.93	253^rd	382	33.8%

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Rank History for high school White students at La Plata High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	26.78	344^th	440	21.8%
2019	24.78	348^th	430	19.1%
2021	27.13	229^th	309	25.9%
2022	24.52	237^th	310	23.5%

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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 La Plata 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	208	208
1992	214	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1993	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
1994	187	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
1995	190	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1996	190	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1997	184	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
1998	173	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1999	188	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2000	192	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
2001	179	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2002	182	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2003	182	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2004	207	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2005	198	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2006	191	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
2007	176	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	178
2008	174	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
2009	166	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
2010	150	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2011	152	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	159
2012	144	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	152
2013	148	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	156
2014	147	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	151
2015	161	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	168
2016	165	7	1	0	3	0	1	0	177
2017	164	3	0	0	2	0	0	0	169
2018	153	2	0	1	2	0	0	0	158
2019	150	2	0	5	1	0	0	0	158
2020	157	1	1	4	1	0	0	0	164
2021	161	1	1	3	0	0	0	0	166
2022	150	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	152
2023	144	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	146
2024	159	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	161

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 La Plata High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	208	14.0	14.8	n/a
1992	214	14.3	14.9	n/a
1993	199	14.1	14.1	n/a
1994	188	14.2	13.2	0
1995	194	14.0	13.9	n/a
1996	194	14.0	13.9	n/a
1997	188	14.3	13.1	16
1998	175	14.8	11.8	9.1
1999	191	14.8	12.9	24.1
2000	196	15.5	12.6	24
2001	183	17.2	10.6	29.5
2002	187	17.8	10.5	35.8
2003	187	17.8	10.5	35.8
2004	210	16.7	12.6	37.1
2005	200	15.2	13.2	49
2006	192	15.7	12.2	50.5
2007	178	14.6	12.2	51.1
2008	175	17.8	9.8	49.1
2009	168	17.1	9.8	57.1
2010	153	17.0	9.0	62.7
2011	159	15.1	10.4	61.6
2012	152	15.6	9.6	56.6
2013	156	17.5	8.8	n/a
2014	151	17.9	8.4	51.7
2015	168	15.0	11.2	53.6
2016	177	15.0	11.8	54.2
2017	169	17.5	9.6	45
2018	158	17.0	9.2	51.3
2019	158	16.5	9.5	48.1
2020	164	16.0	10.2	41.5
2021	166	15.1	10.9	40.4
2022	152	16.0	9.4	37.5
2023	146	17.1	8.5	33.6
2024	161	16.8	9.5	35.4

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 La Plata High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	208	14.0	14.8	n/a
1992	214	14.3	14.9	n/a
1993	199	14.1	14.1	n/a
1994	188	14.2	13.2	0
1995	194	14.0	13.9	n/a
1996	194	14.0	13.9	n/a
1997	188	14.3	13.1	16
1998	175	14.8	11.8	9.1
1999	191	14.8	12.9	24.1
2000	196	15.5	12.6	24
2001	183	17.2	10.6	29.5
2002	187	17.8	10.5	35.8
2003	187	17.8	10.5	35.8
2004	210	16.7	12.6	37.1
2005	200	15.2	13.2	49
2006	192	15.7	12.2	50.5
2007	178	14.6	12.2	51.1
2008	175	17.8	9.8	49.1
2009	168	17.1	9.8	57.1
2010	153	17.0	9.0	62.7
2011	159	15.1	10.4	61.6
2012	152	15.6	9.6	56.6
2013	156	17.5	8.8	n/a
2014	151	17.9	8.4	51.7
2015	168	15.0	11.2	53.6
2016	177	15.0	11.8	54.2
2017	169	17.5	9.6	45
2018	158	17.0	9.2	51.3
2019	158	16.5	9.5	48.1
2020	164	16.0	10.2	41.5
2021	166	15.1	10.9	40.4
2022	152	16.0	9.4	37.5
2023	146	17.1	8.5	33.6
2024	161	16.8	9.5	35.4

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 La Plata High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$555 (5.0%)	$10,558 (95.0%)	$11,113
2020	$662 (6.0%)	$10,426 (94.0%)	$11,088
2021	$539 (4.9%)	$10,563 (95.1%)	$11,102
2022	$820 (6.5%)	$11,795 (93.5%)	$12,615

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Plata High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (La Plata High)	57.2	23.8	33.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (La Plata R-II)	57.2	23.8	33.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (La Plata High)	35.7	30.3	5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (La Plata R-II)	35.7	30.3	5.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Geometry (La Plata High)	18.2	4.8	13.4%
End of Course Geometry (La Plata R-II)	18.2	4.8	13.4%
End of Course Geometry (Missouri)	46.2	48.6	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	158	146	7.6%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	1	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	150	144	4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.1%	33.6%	14.5%

Schools Near La Plata High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (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 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
La Plata High	Public	7-12	201 W Moore	La Plata	63549	Macon County	La Plata R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 332-7001	161	17	9.5	35.4%	159 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)	32.0	12.5	20.0			9.5				$12,615	$821	$11,795
Atlanta High	Public	7-12	600 S Atterberry	Atlanta	63530	Macon County	Atlanta C-3	No	No	No	No	(660) 239-4211	94	12	7.9	48.9%	91 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	25.2	281^st of 378 public high schools	25.7%		25.1	262^nd of 352 public high schools	25.6%	19			25.1		28.0	20.0				$13,349	$682	$12,667
Adair County High	Public	7-12	205 W Dewey	Brashear	63533	Adair County	Adair County R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 323-5272	70	12	6.0	27.1%	67 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)								(n/a)										$22,586	$630	$21,956
Kirksville Senior High	Public	9-12	1300 S Cottage Grove	Kirksville	63501	Adair County	Kirksville R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 665-4631	763	45	16.8	34.5%	654 (85.7%)	42 (5.5%)	30 (3.9%)	15 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.8%)	55.7	117^th of 378 public high schools	69.0%		57	95^th of 352 public high schools	73.0%	22					41.7	43.0	45.7		40.4	$10,455	$2,032	$8,423
Kirksville Area Technical Center	Public	9-12	1103 S Cottage Grove	Kirksville	63501	Adair County	Kirksville R-III	No	No	No	No	(660) 665-2865	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Adair County High	Public	7-12	600 Rombauer Ave	Novinger	63559	Adair County	Adair County R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 488-6411	100	11	8.9	59.0%	99 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		23.6		17.8	23.9					$12,140	$4,200	$7,940
Bevier High	Public	9-12	400 Bloomington St	Bevier	63532	Macon County	Bevier C-4	No	No	No	No	(660) 773-5213	73	8	9.6	47.9%	70 (95.9%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.7	322^nd of 378 public high schools	14.8%					(n/a)					4.3	23.6				$13,474	$4,488	$8,986
Macon Senior High	Public	9-12	702 N Missouri	Macon	63552	Macon County	Macon County R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 385-5748	418	28	14.9	36.6%	378 (90.4%)	14 (3.3%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.1%)	51.7	138^th of 378 public high schools	63.5%		57.2	94^th of 352 public high schools	73.3%	44					37.5	43.3		80.8	29.0	$10,855	$625	$10,230
Macon Area Cte Center	Public	9-12	702 N Missouri	Macon	63552	Macon County	Macon County R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 385-2158	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about La Plata High

What schools feed into La Plata High?

La Plata High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : La Plata Elementary

How many students attend La Plata High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended La Plata High.

What district is La Plata High in?

La Plata R-II

What is the racial makeup of La Plata High?

Students at La Plata High are 99% White.

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