Otterville High

Summary:

Otterville High is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Otterville, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 106 students. Despite its small size, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri high schools over the past several years, with a rating of 1-3 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

One of the key factors that differentiates Otterville High is its racial makeup, with over 94% of its students being white, significantly higher than the surrounding schools like Smith-Cotton High School (64.59% white) and Morgan County R-I High (95% white). Additionally, Otterville High has lower test scores on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) compared to state averages, with only 10.5% of 7th-grade students and 5.9% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 39.5% and 30%, respectively. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.68%) than the state average, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Despite the higher per-student spending at Otterville High compared to some nearby schools, such as Northwest High and Morgan County R-I High, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state averages. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes at Otterville High. The school's challenges, including low academic performance, racial homogeneity, and a high proportion of students from low-income families, will likely require a multifaceted approach to address and improve the educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

101 W Georgetown St
Otterville, MO 65348-1115

(660) 366-4621

District: Otterville R-VI

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,560

Feeder schools for Otterville High:

Elementary:

Otterville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 106

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.1%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Otterville High ranks worse than 94.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.95. (See more...)

Compare Details Otterville 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 22.42. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Otterville High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (98.1%), Hispanic (0.9%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Otterville High is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Otterville High employs 10.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otterville High is $16,560.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Otterville High:

SchoolDigger ranks Otterville High 432^nd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Otterville High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Rank History for Otterville High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Otterville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	38.77	461^st	619	25.5%
2007	36.48	469^th	624	24.8%
2008	28.62	540^th	624	13.5%
2009	61.93	209^th	601	65.2%
2010	79.44	74^th	614	87.9%
2011	62.55	225^th	625	64.0%
2012	72.35	123^rd	623	80.3%
2013	44.17	417^th	649	35.7%
2014	73.61	113^th	633	82.1%
2015	70.03	134^th	585	77.1%
2017	35.75	403^rd	568	29.0%
2018	28.77	438^th	552	20.7%
2019	28.56	458^th	587	22.0%
2022	15.46	401^st	459	12.6%
2023	8.95	432^nd	459	5.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Otterville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	24.21	408^th	479	14.8%
2019	20.06	469^th	527	11.0%
2022	13.90	348^th	381	8.7%
2023	5.18	383^rd	385	0.5%

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

Rank History for Otterville High

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Rank History for all high school students at Otterville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	50.53	279^th	534	47.8%
2007	47.41	298^th	538	44.6%
2008	47.12	314^th	539	41.7%
2009	40.09	332^nd	507	34.5%
2010	52.38	239^th	516	53.7%
2011	43.48	321^st	528	39.2%
2012	41.14	353^rd	522	32.4%
2013	41.60	333^rd	523	36.3%
2014	23.63	466^th	521	10.6%
2015	11.20	479^th	504	5.0%
2021	22.42	275^th	358	23.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Otterville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	11.88	294^th	309	4.9%

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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 Otterville High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	122	122
1992	128	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1993	125	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1994	135	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1995	157	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1996	157	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1997	161	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
1998	164	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1999	151	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2000	147	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2001	139	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2002	127	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
2003	127	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
2004	147	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
2005	137	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2006	130	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2007	131	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	132
2008	133	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	134
2009	122	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	124
2010	102	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	105
2011	102	1	3	1	0	0	0	107
2012	95	2	3	3	0	0	0	103
2013	95	1	4	1	0	0	0	101
2014	91	4	4	1	0	0	0	100
2015	102	4	4	0	0	0	0	110
2016	117	4	2	0	0	0	0	123
2017	122	6	2	0	0	0	0	130
2018	125	5	2	0	0	1	0	133
2019	135	6	1	3	0	1	0	146
2020	128	4	0	0	0	0	0	132
2021	118	3	0	1	0	0	0	122
2022	99	1	0	1	0	4	0	105
2023	104	0	0	1	0	1	0	106

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 Otterville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	122	9.1	13.4	n/a
1992	128	9.6	13.3	n/a
1993	125	9.7	12.9	n/a
1994	135	10.2	13.2	0
1995	157	10.5	15.0	n/a
1996	157	10.5	15.0	n/a
1997	161	10.0	16.1	25.5
1998	164	10.8	15.2	20.7
1999	151	11.5	13.1	27.2
2000	147	12.5	11.8	28.6
2001	139	12.2	11.4	28.8
2002	127	12.2	10.4	39.4
2003	127	12.2	10.4	39.4
2004	147	12.0	12.3	35.4
2005	137	12.0	11.4	40.9
2006	130	12.0	10.8	51.5
2007	132	11.0	12.0	48.5
2008	134	11.9	11.3	47
2009	124	15.5	8.0	51.6
2010	105	13.3	7.8	51.4
2011	107	10.9	9.8	57.9
2012	103	12.3	8.3	46.6
2013	101	12.1	8.3	44.6
2014	100	11.6	8.5	47
2015	110	13.0	8.4	50.9
2016	123	13.0	9.4	52.8
2017	130	14.1	9.1	46.9
2018	133	12.9	10.2	47.4
2019	146	13.5	10.8	50
2020	132	14.5	9.1	46.2
2021	122	14.6	8.3	49.2
2022	105	11.5	9.1	42.9
2023	106	10.4	10.1	38.7

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 Otterville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	122	9.1	13.4	n/a
1992	128	9.6	13.3	n/a
1993	125	9.7	12.9	n/a
1994	135	10.2	13.2	0
1995	157	10.5	15.0	n/a
1996	157	10.5	15.0	n/a
1997	161	10.0	16.1	25.5
1998	164	10.8	15.2	20.7
1999	151	11.5	13.1	27.2
2000	147	12.5	11.8	28.6
2001	139	12.2	11.4	28.8
2002	127	12.2	10.4	39.4
2003	127	12.2	10.4	39.4
2004	147	12.0	12.3	35.4
2005	137	12.0	11.4	40.9
2006	130	12.0	10.8	51.5
2007	132	11.0	12.0	48.5
2008	134	11.9	11.3	47
2009	124	15.5	8.0	51.6
2010	105	13.3	7.8	51.4
2011	107	10.9	9.8	57.9
2012	103	12.3	8.3	46.6
2013	101	12.1	8.3	44.6
2014	100	11.6	8.5	47
2015	110	13.0	8.4	50.9
2016	123	13.0	9.4	52.8
2017	130	14.1	9.1	46.9
2018	133	12.9	10.2	47.4
2019	146	13.5	10.8	50
2020	132	14.5	9.1	46.2
2021	122	14.6	8.3	49.2
2022	105	11.5	9.1	42.9
2023	106	10.4	10.1	38.7

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 Otterville High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$298 (2.9%)	$9,919 (97.1%)	$10,217
2020	$296 (2.6%)	$10,880 (97.3%)	$11,177
2021	$482 (3.8%)	$12,136 (96.2%)	$12,618
2022	$1,116 (6.7%)	$15,444 (93.3%)	$16,560

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Otterville High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 458^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 432^nd of 459 Middle schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Otterville High)	31.6	10.5	21.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Otterville R-VI)	31.6	10.5	21.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Otterville High)	0	5.9	5.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Otterville R-VI)	0	5.9	5.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Otterville High)	41.2	21.4	19.8%
8th Grade Science (Otterville R-VI)	41.2	21.4	19.8%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.7	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	146	106	27.4%
African American	6	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	1	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	104	23%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	38.7%	11.3%

Schools Near Otterville 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 Geometry (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 Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Otterville High	Public	6-12	101 W Georgetown St	Otterville	65348	Cooper County	Otterville R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 366-4621	106	10	10.1	38.7%	104 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)		10.5	5.9				17.6						$16,560	$1,116	$15,444
Smithton High	Public	7-12	505 S Myrtle	Smithton	65350	Pettis County	Smithton R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 343-5318	250	24	10.5	38.4%	233 (93.2%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)		28.6				20.6		36.0					$10,249	$1,664	$8,585
Tipton High	Public	9-12	400 S. Gravois Ave.	Tipton	65081	Moniteau County	Tipton R-VI	No	No	No	No	(660) 433-5528	206	20	10.3	34.0%	195 (94.7%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)								26.0					$11,963	$3,834	$8,129
Bunceton High	Public	7-12	500 E. Main	Bunceton	65237	Cooper County	Cooper County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 427-5415	41	6	6.8	92.7%	37 (90.2%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)													$23,212	$2,884	$20,329
Pilot Grove High	Public	7-12	107 School St	Pilot Grove	65276	Cooper County	Pilot Grove C-4	No	No	No	No	(660) 834-4415	138	14	10.0	29.0%	136 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)												65.4	$14,194	$1,528	$12,665
Smith-Cotton High School	Public	9-12	2010 Tiger Pride Boulevard	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	No	(660) 851-5300	1,474	88	16.6	59.0%	952 (64.6%)	64 (4.3%)	317 (21.5%)	12 (0.8%)	9 (0.6%)	9 (0.6%)	111 (7.5%)	52.5	121^st of 352 public high schools	65.6%		43.5	180^th of 361 public high schools	50.1%	59								32.7	35.5	57.5	67.0		$9,967	$1,722	$8,245
State Fair	Public	9-12	3201 West 16th Street	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	State Fair Community College	No	No	No	No	(660) 530-5800	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Morgan County R-I High	Public	6-12	701 N Oak St	Stover	65078	Morgan County	Morgan County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 377-2218	420	27	15.2	99.3%	399 (95.0%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (2.9%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55.5	102^nd of 352 public high schools	71.0%		53	132^nd of 361 public high schools	63.4%	30	43.8	30.6	31.7	38.4	23.9	20.8	37.7	49.3	36.5				$10,162	$388	$9,773
Northwest High	Public	7-12	16215 Hwy H	Hughesville	65334	Pettis County	Pettis County R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 827-0774	164	13	12.3	42.7%	157 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)		70.8	51.7	44.8		60.0		54.5					$12,100	$3,205	$8,894

Frequently Asked Questions about Otterville High

What district is Otterville High in?

Otterville R-VI

How many students attend Otterville High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 106 students attended Otterville High.

What is the racial makeup of Otterville High?

Students at Otterville High are 98% White.

What schools feed into Otterville High?

Otterville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Otterville Elementary

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