Mountain Grove High

Summary:

Mountain Grove High is a public high school serving 444 students in grades 9-12 in Mountain Grove, Missouri, which is part of the highly-ranked Mountain Grove R-III School District.

Mountain Grove High has shown consistent academic improvement, moving from 273rd out of 460 Missouri high schools in 2018-2019 to 38th out of 378 in 2023-2024, with a 5-star rating. The school's performance on End-of-Course exams is noteworthy, with higher proficiency rates compared to the state average in Algebra I, Biology I, and English II. For example, in 2023-2024, 57% of Mountain Grove High students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Additionally, the school has maintained an impressive 97.4% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and a low 1.0% dropout rate.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Mountain Grove High has consistently ranked among the top Missouri high schools for the performance of its low-income students, ranking 17th out of 274 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools, such as Willow Springs High, Mountain Grove High stands out with higher proficiency rates, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism, making it a standout in the region.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 420 N Main
       Mountain Grove, MO  65711-0806


(417) 926-3177

District: Mountain Grove R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 378 Missouri High Schools


Feeder schools for Mountain Grove High:

Elementary:    Mountain Grove Elementary
Middle:    Mountain Grove Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.1% Help


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Compare Details Mountain Grove High ranks better than 89.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mountain Grove High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Grove High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Grove High 38th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Mountain Grove High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mountain Grove R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Grove R-III 30th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Grove High

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Grove High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.78 384th 534 28.1%
2007 41.52 363rd 538 32.5%
2008 42.79 346th 539 35.8%
2009 38.95 342nd 507 32.5%
2010 46.23 287th 516 44.4%
2011 25.54 447th 528 15.3%
2012 57.36 186th 522 64.4%
2013 45.96 291st 523 44.4%
2014 61.33 147th 521 71.8%
2015 39.10 342nd 504 32.1%
2016 37.01 280th 401 30.2%
2017 24.61 346th 404 14.4%
2018 30.65 344th 468 26.5%
2019 39.86 273rd 460 40.7%
2021 45.73 175th 358 51.1%
2022 60.48 91st 361 74.8%
2023 63.61 73rd 352 79.3%
2024 75.59 38th 378 89.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Grove High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.37 231st 382 39.5%
2019 40.79 222nd 368 39.7%
2022 80.65 27th 250 89.2%
2023 74.38 36th 268 86.6%
2024 81.11 17th 274 93.8%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain Grove High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.05 366th 440 16.8%
2019 33.36 297th 430 30.9%
2021 30.72 210th 309 32.0%
2022 49.08 109th 310 64.8%
2023 56.71 76th 302 74.8%
2024 65.51 61st 321 81.0%
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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.

Mountain Grove High Test Scores
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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Grove 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 465 465
1992 450 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1993 491 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 504 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 529 0 5 4 6 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 529 0 5 4 6 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 541 0 2 2 8 n/a n/a 0 553
1998 564 0 7 1 5 n/a n/a 0 577
1999 548 2 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 557
2000 586 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2001 513 3 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2002 513 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 513 1 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 490 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2005 453 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 464 1 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 490 1 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 501
2008 483 2 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 473 0 2 8 4 n/a n/a 0 487
2010 446 0 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 457
2011 417 1 1 6 3 1 0 0 429
2012 393 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 399
2013 385 5 1 5 1 1 0 0 398
2014 416 4 0 10 0 0 0 0 430
2015 420 6 0 0 2 2 0 0 430
2016 415 5 0 3 2 0 0 0 425
2017 385 4 1 5 4 0 3 0 402
2018 371 5 1 6 2 0 2 0 387
2019 387 3 2 6 4 0 7 0 409
2020 388 3 4 6 5 0 8 0 414
2021 434 5 2 5 3 0 10 0 459
2022 427 2 1 10 2 0 13 0 455
2023 414 2 0 13 2 0 13 0 444

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 Mountain Grove High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 465 21.4 21.7 n/a
1992 450 20.7 21.7 n/a
1993 492 21.2 23.2 n/a
1994 511 23.9 21.4 0
1995 544 28.6 19.0 n/a
1996 544 28.6 19.0 n/a
1997 553 30.3 18.3 28.6
1998 577 31.7 18.2 26.3
1999 557 34.8 16.0 35
2000 594 34.5 17.2 36.5
2001 526 33.7 15.6 39.5
2002 522 33.0 15.8 45.6
2003 522 33.0 15.8 45.6
2004 493 29.6 16.7 49.7
2005 457 28.9 15.8 52.3
2006 475 31.8 14.9 50.3
2007 501 30.8 16.3 53.9
2008 495 28.6 17.3 53.3
2009 487 29.2 16.6 49.9
2010 457 29.3 15.5 53.4
2011 429 28.4 15.0 50.1
2012 399 27.7 14.3 49.9
2013 398 26.4 15.0 54.8
2014 430 25.5 16.8 59.5
2015 430 26.0 16.5 64.4
2016 425 25.0 17.0 61.6
2017 402 25.5 15.7 61.7
2018 387 25.3 15.2 58.7
2019 409 25.6 15.9 57.2
2020 414 27.1 15.2 58.2
2021 459 29.7 15.4 55.6
2022 455 27.8 16.3 50.5
2023 444 26.8 16.5 54.1

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 Mountain Grove High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 465 21.4 21.7 n/a
1992 450 20.7 21.7 n/a
1993 492 21.2 23.2 n/a
1994 511 23.9 21.4 0
1995 544 28.6 19.0 n/a
1996 544 28.6 19.0 n/a
1997 553 30.3 18.3 28.6
1998 577 31.7 18.2 26.3
1999 557 34.8 16.0 35
2000 594 34.5 17.2 36.5
2001 526 33.7 15.6 39.5
2002 522 33.0 15.8 45.6
2003 522 33.0 15.8 45.6
2004 493 29.6 16.7 49.7
2005 457 28.9 15.8 52.3
2006 475 31.8 14.9 50.3
2007 501 30.8 16.3 53.9
2008 495 28.6 17.3 53.3
2009 487 29.2 16.6 49.9
2010 457 29.3 15.5 53.4
2011 429 28.4 15.0 50.1
2012 399 27.7 14.3 49.9
2013 398 26.4 15.0 54.8
2014 430 25.5 16.8 59.5
2015 430 26.0 16.5 64.4
2016 425 25.0 17.0 61.6
2017 402 25.5 15.7 61.7
2018 387 25.3 15.2 58.7
2019 409 25.6 15.9 57.2
2020 414 27.1 15.2 58.2
2021 459 29.7 15.4 55.6
2022 455 27.8 16.3 50.5
2023 444 26.8 16.5 54.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Grove High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $899 (8.9%) $9,203 (91.1%) $10,102
2020 $1,342 (14.0%) $8,219 (86.0%) $9,562
2021 $1,920 (18.3%) $8,568 (81.7%) $10,487

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Grove 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 273rd of 460 High schoolsRanks 73rd of 352 High schools
 38.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Mountain Grove High)24.152.8
 28.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mountain Grove R-III)27.158.8
 31.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Mountain Grove High)3441.3
 7.3%
   End of Course Biology I (Mountain Grove R-III)3441.3
 7.3%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%
End of Course English II (Mountain Grove High)59.859
 0.8%
   End of Course English II (Mountain Grove R-III)59.859
 0.8%
   End of Course English II (Missouri)5953.6
 5.4%
End of Course Algebra II (Mountain Grove High)53.377
 23.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Mountain Grove R-III)53.377
 23.7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Missouri)5048.6
 1.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students409444
 8.6%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic613
 116.7%
Pacific Islander00
White387414
 7%
Two or More Races713
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.2%54.1%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Grove High

Students at Mountain Grove High are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Mountain Grove High ranks 38th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Mountain Grove High.

Mountain Grove High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mountain Grove Elementary
Middle : Mountain Grove Middle


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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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