Is North Pemiscot Senior High a good school?

North Pemiscot Senior High ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend North Pemiscot Senior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 113 students attended North Pemiscot Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of North Pemiscot Senior High?

Students at North Pemiscot Senior High are 89% White, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into North Pemiscot Senior High?

North Pemiscot Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ross Elementary

North Pemiscot Senior High

Summary:

North Pemiscot Senior High is a public high school located in Wardell, Missouri, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 113 students. The school is part of the North Pemiscot County R-I school district, which is ranked 370 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Pemiscot Senior High consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Missouri high schools, with a statewide ranking between 329-331 out of 352-358 high schools in recent years. The school has received 0-1 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating very low performance. The student population is predominantly White, ranging from 89-93% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Kennett High and Caruthersville High. Additionally, North Pemiscot Senior High has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.35% to 97.62% in recent years, much higher than the nearby schools.

The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is consistently well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, only 5.9% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Math and English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 43.7% and 37.5%, respectively. Despite the low academic performance, North Pemiscot Senior High has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $11,676 in 2019-2020 to $18,266 in 2021-2022, but this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's performance has steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting the need for a comprehensive and targeted approach to address the root causes of the school's challenges and improve educational opportunities for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

102 School Dr
Wardell, MO 63879-0038

(573) 628-3465

District: North Pemiscot County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
331^st of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,266

Feeder schools for North Pemiscot Senior High:

Elementary:

Ross Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.2

Number of students: 113

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

African American:

6.2%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.3%

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Performance Trends

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

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.87. (See more...)

Compare Details North Pemiscot Senior High ranks worse than 94% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.92. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of North Pemiscot Senior 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 (89.4%), African American (6.2%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Pemiscot Senior High is 8.2. (See more...)

Compare North Pemiscot Senior High employs 13.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Pemiscot Senior High is $18,266.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Pemiscot Senior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Pemiscot Senior High 331^st of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See North Pemiscot Senior High in the ranking list.)

North Pemiscot County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks North Pemiscot County R-I 370^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Pemiscot Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Pemiscot Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	41.83	409^th	619	33.9%
2007	29.34	527^th	624	15.5%
2008	19.84	581^st	624	6.9%
2009	13.26	561^st	601	6.7%
2010	16.57	572^nd	614	6.8%
2011	14.02	586^th	625	6.2%
2012	32.86	509^th	623	18.3%
2013	35.29	503^rd	649	22.5%
2014	44.98	389^th	633	38.5%
2015	53.58	259^th	585	55.7%
2017	40.53	369^th	568	35.0%
2021	6.83	431^st	454	5.1%
2022	9.87	428^th	459	6.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Pemiscot Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.53	346^th	371	6.7%
2022	22.09	322^nd	365	11.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at North Pemiscot Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	2.93	375^th	376	0.3%
2022	6.32	372^nd	381	2.4%

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

Rank History for North Pemiscot Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at North Pemiscot Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	63.76	151^st	534	71.7%
2007	57.32	215^th	538	60.0%
2008	46.90	317^th	539	41.2%
2009	26.55	416^th	507	17.9%
2010	21.59	454^th	516	12.0%
2011	17.25	479^th	528	9.3%
2012	48.02	288^th	522	44.8%
2013	23.27	462^nd	523	11.7%
2014	16.98	478^th	521	8.3%
2015	27.78	418^th	504	17.1%
2021	10.14	329^th	358	8.1%
2023	6.92	331^st	352	6.0%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Pemiscot Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.54	237^th	255	7.1%
2023	12.28	260^th	268	3.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at North Pemiscot Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	21.68	365^th	430	15.1%
2021	7.41	306^th	309	1.0%
2023	4.67	300^th	302	0.7%

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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 North Pemiscot Senior 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	144	144
1992	116	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	135
1993	119	18	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1994	187	37	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1995	196	33	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1996	196	33	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1997	186	41	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
1998	188	33	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1999	191	31	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2000	197	34	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2001	194	49	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	251
2002	202	49	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2003	202	49	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2004	196	42	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2005	163	31	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	204
2006	164	33	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	206
2007	165	29	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2008	143	26	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	177
2009	143	24	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2010	135	23	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
2011	117	25	0	2	0	0	0	0	144
2012	88	27	0	2	0	0	0	0	117
2013	107	25	0	2	0	0	1	0	135
2014	113	27	0	1	0	0	0	0	141
2015	120	30	0	2	0	0	0	0	152
2016	124	24	0	2	0	0	0	0	150
2017	121	24	0	2	0	0	0	0	147
2018	122	17	0	1	0	0	1	0	141
2019	112	11	0	1	0	0	1	0	125
2020	111	11	0	2	0	0	2	0	126
2021	113	10	0	1	0	0	2	0	126
2022	116	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	125
2023	101	7	0	1	0	0	4	0	113

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 North Pemiscot Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	144	9.6	15.0	n/a
1992	135	9.3	14.5	94.8
1993	137	8.3	16.5	94.9
1994	224	14.0	16.0	94.6
1995	233	14.7	15.9	94.8
1996	233	14.7	15.9	94.8
1997	230	15.6	14.7	51.7
1998	222	15.6	14.2	50.5
1999	226	15.6	14.5	0
2000	235	15.6	15.1	58.3
2001	251	17.8	14.1	57.8
2002	255	17.5	14.6	53.3
2003	255	17.5	14.6	53.3
2004	247	17.0	14.5	60.7
2005	204	16.4	12.4	66.7
2006	206	15.5	13.3	68
2007	203	14.4	14.1	70.9
2008	177	15.3	11.6	87
2009	171	14.9	11.5	65.5
2010	161	13.9	11.5	62.7
2011	144	12.7	11.2	64.6
2012	117	10.7	10.8	82.9
2013	135	10.9	12.3	73.3
2014	141	10.8	13.0	76.6
2015	152	12.0	12.6	80.3
2016	150	11.0	13.6	98
2017	147	10.8	13.5	100
2018	141	10.8	13.0	100
2019	125	10.8	11.5	97.6
2020	126	10.8	11.6	97.6
2021	126	10.5	12.0	97.6
2022	125	11.8	10.5	97.6
2023	113	13.6	8.2	97.3

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 North Pemiscot Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	144	9.6	15.0	n/a
1992	135	9.3	14.5	94.8
1993	137	8.3	16.5	94.9
1994	224	14.0	16.0	94.6
1995	233	14.7	15.9	94.8
1996	233	14.7	15.9	94.8
1997	230	15.6	14.7	51.7
1998	222	15.6	14.2	50.5
1999	226	15.6	14.5	0
2000	235	15.6	15.1	58.3
2001	251	17.8	14.1	57.8
2002	255	17.5	14.6	53.3
2003	255	17.5	14.6	53.3
2004	247	17.0	14.5	60.7
2005	204	16.4	12.4	66.7
2006	206	15.5	13.3	68
2007	203	14.4	14.1	70.9
2008	177	15.3	11.6	87
2009	171	14.9	11.5	65.5
2010	161	13.9	11.5	62.7
2011	144	12.7	11.2	64.6
2012	117	10.7	10.8	82.9
2013	135	10.9	12.3	73.3
2014	141	10.8	13.0	76.6
2015	152	12.0	12.6	80.3
2016	150	11.0	13.6	98
2017	147	10.8	13.5	100
2018	141	10.8	13.0	100
2019	125	10.8	11.5	97.6
2020	126	10.8	11.6	97.6
2021	126	10.5	12.0	97.6
2022	125	11.8	10.5	97.6
2023	113	13.6	8.2	97.3

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 North Pemiscot Senior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$871 (6.9%)	$11,791 (93.1%)	$12,662
2020	$782 (6.7%)	$10,894 (93.3%)	$11,676
2021	$1,031 (6.9%)	$13,991 (93.1%)	$15,023
2022	$723 (4.0%)	$17,543 (96.0%)	$18,266

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Pemiscot Senior 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 (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Pemiscot Senior High)	33.3	8.3	25%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Pemiscot County R-I)	33.3	8.3	25%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.9	5.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	125	113	9.6%
African American	11	7	36.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	112	101	9.8%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.6%	97.3%	0.3%

Schools Near North Pemiscot Senior 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 Government (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 Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Pemiscot Senior High	Public	6-12	102 School Dr	Wardell	63879	Pemiscot County	North Pemiscot County R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 628-3465	113	14	8.2	97.3%	101 (89.4%)	7 (6.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	6.9	331^st of 352 public high schools	6.0%					(n/a)	5.9				5.9			8.3	5.0				$18,266	$723	$17,543
Pemiscot County Career Technical Center	Public	11-12	1317 W State Hwy 84	Hayti	63851	Pemiscot County	Pemiscot County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(573) 359-2601	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hayti High	Public	7-12	500 N Fourth St	Hayti	63851	Pemiscot County	Hayti R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-6500	228	16	13.8	98.7%	43 (18.9%)	180 (78.9%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		9.0	2.4	9.7		11.4	22.0	3.0					$11,949	$4,260	$7,689
Gideon High	Public	7-12	400 Main	Gideon	63848	New Madrid County	Gideon 37	No	No	No	No	(573) 448-3471	101	10	10.0	97.0%	98 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$14,894	$2,080	$12,814
Portageville High	Public	6-12	904 King Ave	Portageville	63873	New Madrid County	Portageville	No	No	No	No	(573) 379-3819	373	31	11.8	58.7%	281 (75.3%)	53 (14.2%)	8 (2.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.5%)								(n/a)	52.4		16.6	56.2	42.9	34.8	52.6	49.3					$11,389	$2,620	$8,769
Clarkton High	Public	7-12	Hwy 162	Clarkton	63837	Dunklin County	Clarkton C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3712	131	11	11.5	66.4%	86 (65.6%)	10 (7.6%)	30 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	12.8	318^th of 352 public high schools	9.7%		13	320^th of 361 public high schools	11.4%	2		13.6	22.7			13.6	18.2	19.2	11.1				$12,060	$1,940	$10,120
Delta C-7 High	Public	7-12	20 Charger Ln	Deering	63840	Pemiscot County	Delta C-7	No	No	No	No	(573) 757-6611	85	10	8.7	54.1%	70 (82.4%)	9 (10.6%)	5 (5.9%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.7	306^th of 352 public high schools	13.1%					(n/a)								27.3		15.8			$12,977	$450	$12,527
Holcomb High	Public	7-12	102 S Cherry	Holcomb	63852	Dunklin County	Holcomb R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 792-3362	209	18	11.7	100.0%	172 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)		25.0	36.9	28.9		21.5	23.7	18.9					$10,772	$3,204	$7,568
Risco High	Public	7-12	Hwy 62	Risco	63874	New Madrid County	Risco R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 396-5568	86	8	10.6	46.5%	79 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)								(n/a)													$14,259	$1,666	$12,594
Caruthersville High	Public	9-12	1708 Ward Ave	Caruthersville	63830	Pemiscot County	Caruthersville 18	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 333-6100	258	20	12.8	98.8%	114 (44.2%)	114 (44.2%)	13 (5.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.2%)	5.5	332^nd of 352 public high schools	5.7%		29.6	248^th of 361 public high schools	31.3%	84								2.5	6.3		2.1	13.4	$11,151	$2,313	$8,838

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