Is Newburg High a good school?

Newburg High ranks in the bottom 18.2% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Newburg High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 208 students attended Newburg High.

What is the racial makeup of Newburg High?

Students at Newburg High are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Newburg High?

Newburg High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Newburg Elementary

Newburg High

Summary:

Newburg High is a public high school in Newburg, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 208 students. The school is part of the Maries County R-I school district, which is ranked 323 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newburg High faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 89.9% white and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, ranging from 52.74% to 65.57% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. The school's academic performance is consistently below the state average, ranking 288 out of 352 Missouri high schools in the 2022-2023 school year. This is lower than nearby schools like Waynesville Senior High and St. James High, which have higher statewide rankings and better performance on state assessments.

The combination of a high percentage of white students, a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and relatively low spending per student (ranging from $8,980 to $10,711 per student) may contribute to Newburg High's academic challenges. The school's performance has steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting that the district and school leadership need to focus on addressing the unique needs of the student population, implementing evidence-based instructional strategies, and exploring opportunities for collaboration with higher-performing nearby schools to improve outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

701 Wolf Pride Dr
Newburg, MO 65550-0503

(573) 762-9653

District: Newburg R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
288^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,711

Feeder schools for Newburg High:

Elementary:

Newburg Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newburg High ranks worse than 78.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.06. (See more...)

Compare Details Newburg High ranks worse than 81.8% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Newburg 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newburg High is 12.6. (See more...)

Compare Newburg High employs 16.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newburg High is $10,711.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Newburg High:

SchoolDigger ranks Newburg High 360^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Newburg High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Newburg High 288^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Newburg High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Newburg R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Newburg R-II 323^rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newburg High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Newburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	41.79	411^th	619	33.6%
2007	31.22	511^th	624	18.1%
2008	26.78	551^st	624	11.7%
2009	24.95	528^th	601	12.1%
2010	49.71	360^th	614	41.4%
2011	61.81	236^th	625	62.2%
2012	43.66	408^th	623	34.5%
2013	14.05	603^rd	649	7.1%
2014	32.31	497^th	633	21.5%
2015	28.77	464^th	585	20.7%
2017	30.77	439^th	568	22.7%
2018	10.23	520^th	552	5.8%
2019	20.81	497^th	587	15.3%
2021	14.38	400^th	454	11.9%
2023	24.06	360^th	459	21.6%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Newburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	25.32	412^th	482	14.5%
2021	29.07	298^th	371	19.7%
2022	33.31	266^th	365	27.1%
2023	10.69	366^th	382	4.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Newburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	6.68	476^th	479	0.6%
2019	18.14	482^nd	527	8.5%
2021	7.84	367^th	376	2.4%
2023	12.78	359^th	385	6.8%

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

Rank History for Newburg High

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Rank History for all high school students at Newburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	52.75	261^st	534	51.1%
2007	59.35	190^th	538	64.7%
2008	41.40	358^th	539	33.6%
2009	62.71	121^st	507	76.1%
2010	54.95	212^th	516	58.9%
2011	34.61	400^th	528	24.2%
2012	52.70	233^rd	522	55.4%
2013	38.12	369^th	523	29.4%
2014	29.41	431^st	521	17.3%
2015	29.43	409^th	504	18.8%
2016	14.55	373^rd	401	7.0%
2018	22.63	397^th	468	15.2%
2019	17.04	410^th	460	10.9%
2022	39.95	195^th	361	46.0%
2023	17.72	288^th	352	18.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.79	313^th	382	18.1%
2021	56.63	85^th	255	66.7%

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Rank History for high school White students at Newburg High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	20.81	385^th	440	12.5%
2019	12.59	403^rd	430	6.3%
2023	13.06	281^st	302	7.0%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Newburg 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	264	264
1992	255	1	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1993	284	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1994	307	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
1995	294	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1996	294	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
1997	270	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	277
1998	259	3	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	265
1999	249	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2000	250	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
2001	240	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2002	242	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2003	242	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2004	234	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2005	244	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2006	265	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2007	251	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2008	243	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2009	222	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	227
2010	221	7	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	229
2011	219	7	0	0	1	0	0	0	227
2012	211	6	0	2	1	0	0	0	220
2013	211	5	1	0	1	0	0	0	218
2014	212	4	1	0	0	0	1	0	218
2015	207	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	213
2016	183	6	0	3	0	0	1	0	193
2017	184	5	0	3	1	0	2	0	195
2018	164	6	0	5	0	0	4	0	179
2019	191	5	1	4	1	0	3	0	205
2020	185	5	0	3	1	0	3	0	197
2021	198	6	0	4	0	0	4	0	212
2022	186	4	0	5	0	0	6	0	201
2023	187	4	0	6	0	0	11	0	208

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 Newburg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	264	19.2	13.7	n/a
1992	261	20.1	12.9	n/a
1993	288	18.8	15.3	n/a
1994	311	19.9	15.6	0
1995	301	20.3	14.8	n/a
1996	301	20.3	14.8	n/a
1997	277	19.9	13.9	26.7
1998	265	19.4	13.7	31.3
1999	252	19.4	13.0	44
2000	253	18.4	13.8	40.3
2001	242	19.6	12.3	40.5
2002	242	19.2	12.6	45.5
2003	242	19.2	12.6	45.5
2004	236	17.1	13.8	44.9
2005	244	17.1	14.3	49.6
2006	267	18.3	14.6	38.6
2007	255	17.3	14.7	42.4
2008	249	16.8	14.8	41.4
2009	227	16.9	13.4	45.4
2010	229	17.9	12.7	52
2011	227	18.2	12.4	52.9
2012	220	17.5	12.5	56.4
2013	218	17.1	12.6	64.7
2014	218	19.3	11.2	63.3
2015	213	18.0	11.8	63.4
2016	193	16.0	12.0	66.3
2017	195	16.5	11.7	62.1
2018	179	16.2	11.0	65.9
2019	205	14.7	13.8	62.9
2020	197	14.9	13.1	61.4
2021	212	16.4	12.9	65.6
2022	201	14.9	13.4	52.7
2023	208	16.4	12.6	54.8

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 Newburg High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	264	19.2	13.7	n/a
1992	261	20.1	12.9	n/a
1993	288	18.8	15.3	n/a
1994	311	19.9	15.6	0
1995	301	20.3	14.8	n/a
1996	301	20.3	14.8	n/a
1997	277	19.9	13.9	26.7
1998	265	19.4	13.7	31.3
1999	252	19.4	13.0	44
2000	253	18.4	13.8	40.3
2001	242	19.6	12.3	40.5
2002	242	19.2	12.6	45.5
2003	242	19.2	12.6	45.5
2004	236	17.1	13.8	44.9
2005	244	17.1	14.3	49.6
2006	267	18.3	14.6	38.6
2007	255	17.3	14.7	42.4
2008	249	16.8	14.8	41.4
2009	227	16.9	13.4	45.4
2010	229	17.9	12.7	52
2011	227	18.2	12.4	52.9
2012	220	17.5	12.5	56.4
2013	218	17.1	12.6	64.7
2014	218	19.3	11.2	63.3
2015	213	18.0	11.8	63.4
2016	193	16.0	12.0	66.3
2017	195	16.5	11.7	62.1
2018	179	16.2	11.0	65.9
2019	205	14.7	13.8	62.9
2020	197	14.9	13.1	61.4
2021	212	16.4	12.9	65.6
2022	201	14.9	13.4	52.7
2023	208	16.4	12.6	54.8

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 Newburg High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$102 (1.1%)	$8,878 (98.9%)	$8,980
2020	$366 (3.6%)	$9,827 (96.4%)	$10,193
2021	$351 (3.6%)	$9,347 (96.4%)	$9,698
2022	$1,330 (12.4%)	$9,381 (87.6%)	$10,711

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newburg High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 497^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 360^th of 459 Middle schools	6.2%
Ranks 410^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 288^th of 352 High schools	7.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Newburg High)	40.6	20.7	19.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Newburg R-II)	40.6	20.7	19.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.9	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newburg High)	10	17.2	7.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newburg R-II)	10	17.2	7.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Newburg High)	33.4	13.8	19.6%
8th Grade Science (Newburg R-II)	33.4	13.8	19.6%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Newburg High)	20	24.1	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Newburg R-II)	20	24.1	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Biology I (Newburg High)	27.8	21.6	6.2%
End of Course Biology I (Newburg R-II)	27.8	21.6	6.2%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	205	208	1.5%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	191	187	2.1%
Two or More Races	3	11	266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.9%	54.8%	8.1%

Schools Near Newburg High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP Algebra II (2023)	MAP English I (2023)	MAP Geometry (2023)	MAP Government (2023)	MAP American History (2023)	MAP Physics (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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 English I End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	MAP American History End of Course	MAP Physics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newburg High	Public	7-12	701 Wolf Pride Dr	Newburg	65550	Phelps County	Newburg R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 762-9653	208	16	12.6	54.8%	187 (89.9%)	4 (1.9%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.3%)	17.7	288^th of 352 public high schools	18.2%		39.9	195^th of 361 public high schools	46.0%	93		34.8	17.2	13.8			24.1	12.1	21.6								$10,711	$1,330	$9,381
Rolla Senior High	Public	9-12	900 Bulldog Run	Rolla	65401	Phelps County	Rolla 31	No	No	No	No	(573) 458-0140	1,323	69	19.1	33.8%	1,111 (84.0%)	43 (3.3%)	68 (5.1%)	29 (2.2%)	9 (0.7%)	3 (0.2%)	60 (4.5%)	52.3	123^rd of 352 public high schools	65.1%		46.7	165^th of 361 public high schools	54.3%	42								20.5	42.2	57.9	46.8			38.1			$11,224	$2,363	$8,861
Rolla Technical Inst.	Public	9-12	1304 E 10th St	Rolla	65401	Phelps County	Rolla 31	No	No	No	No	(573) 458-0150	0	21	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Rolla Technical Center	Public	11-12	500 Forum Dr	Rolla	65401	Phelps County	Rolla 31	No	No	No	No	(573) 458-0160	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dixon High	Public	9-12	300 E. High School Dr	Dixon	65459	Pulaski County	Dixon R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 759-7163	277	23	11.9	45.8%	251 (90.6%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (4.7%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	30	246^th of 352 public high schools	30.1%		15.4	313^th of 361 public high schools	13.3%	67								22.0	30.2		14.3	49.3	28.5		15.1	43.5	$10,265	$2,710	$7,555
St. James High	Public	9-12	101 E Scioto	Saint James	65559	Phelps County	St. James R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 265-2300	553	41	13.4	50.8%	503 (91.0%)	18 (3.3%)	14 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.6%)	44.7	168^th of 352 public high schools	52.3%		54	121^st of 361 public high schools	66.5%	47								27.0	42.8								$12,320	$3,922	$8,397
Vienna High	Public	9-12	300 Fourth Street	Vienna	65582	Maries County	Maries County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 422-3363	167	14	11.8	31.1%	159 (95.2%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	26.9	256^th of 352 public high schools	27.3%		48.9	155^th of 361 public high schools	57.1%	101								28.3	23.7								$10,468	$1,310	$9,158
Waynesville Senior High	Public	9-12	200 G W Ln	Waynesville	65583	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2400	1,704	86	19.8	38.8%	964 (56.6%)	210 (12.3%)	224 (13.1%)	32 (1.9%)	11 (0.6%)	39 (2.3%)	224 (13.1%)	55.5	103^rd of 352 public high schools	70.7%		56.4	109^th of 361 public high schools	69.8%	6								24.1	44.0	56.2	52.2			46.8			$12,449	$377	$12,071
Waynesville Career Center	Public	9-12	400 G.W. Lane	Waynesville	65583	Pulaski County	Waynesville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 842-2500	0	25	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Crocker High	Public	6-12	601 N Commercial	Crocker	65452	Pulaski County	Crocker R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 736-5000	299	22	13.6	39.5%	270 (90.3%)	9 (3.0%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	21	278^th of 352 public high schools	21.0%		16	310^th of 361 public high schools	14.1%	32	3.1	22.7	6.4	14.3	3.1	18.1	11.4	10.7	23.2								$10,566	$3,288	$7,278

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