Purdy High

Summary:

Purdy High is a public high school located in Purdy, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 281 students. The school is part of the Purdy R-II School District, which is ranked 255 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Purdy High consistently ranks in the bottom half of Missouri high schools, with a ranking between 223 and 296 out of 352-378 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly below the state average across various subjects and grade levels, with only 19.6% of Purdy High students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5%. Purdy High's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and White student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20% and bottom 30% of Missouri high schools, respectively, in recent years. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 88.5% and 96.2%, which is generally lower than the state average, and it has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 8.0% to 14.5%, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as East Newton High, Southwest High, and Aurora High, Purdy High's academic performance is generally lower, with lower rankings and test scores. However, Purdy High's graduation rates are comparable to or slightly better than some of the nearby schools, such as Verona High and Exeter High. Purdy High's spending per student and student-teacher ratio are generally in line with the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
       Purdy, MO  65734-0248


(417) 442-3215

District: Purdy R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
296th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,825 Help


Feeder schools for Purdy High:

Elementary:    Purdy Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.7%
Hispanic:
35.2%
Asian:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.5% Help


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Compare Details Purdy High ranks worse than 73.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Purdy High ranks worse than 78.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.39. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Purdy High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purdy High is $11,825.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Purdy High:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdy High 331st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Purdy High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Purdy High 296th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Purdy High in the ranking list.)

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Purdy R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Purdy R-II 255th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Purdy High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Purdy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.42 556th 587 5.3%
2021 22.44 362nd 454 20.3%
2022 21.40 375th 459 18.3%
2023 22.79 370th 459 19.4%
2024 27.66 331st 451 26.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Purdy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 14.81 64th 68 5.9%
2023 58.34 16th 68 76.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Purdy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.03 431st 482 10.6%
2021 45.84 196th 371 47.2%
2022 38.29 234th 365 35.9%
2023 32.29 291st 382 23.8%
2024 21.80 328th 378 13.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Purdy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.94 47th 78 39.7%
2023 25.42 62nd 74 16.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Purdy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.65 522nd 527 0.9%
2022 14.92 343rd 381 10.0%
2024 18.33 328th 379 13.5%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Purdy High

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Rank History for all high school students at Purdy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.71 291st 534 45.5%
2007 30.87 425th 538 21.0%
2008 27.56 445th 539 17.4%
2009 24.00 432nd 507 14.8%
2010 18.61 466th 516 9.7%
2011 14.24 486th 528 8.0%
2012 25.59 453rd 522 13.2%
2013 51.71 232nd 523 55.6%
2014 43.21 315th 521 39.5%
2015 43.46 294th 504 41.7%
2016 36.91 282nd 401 29.7%
2017 32.82 308th 404 23.8%
2018 22.91 394th 468 15.8%
2019 23.38 375th 460 18.5%
2021 21.27 282nd 358 21.2%
2022 25.13 266th 361 26.3%
2023 34.54 223rd 352 36.6%
2024 22.39 296th 378 21.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Purdy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.67 292nd 382 23.6%
2019 17.03 340th 368 7.6%
2021 36.92 162nd 255 36.5%
2022 49.85 112th 250 55.2%
2023 41.24 153rd 268 42.9%
2024 30.19 202nd 274 26.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Purdy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.22 63rd 70 10.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Purdy High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.72 265th 440 39.8%
2019 25.63 343rd 430 20.2%
2021 19.47 261st 309 15.5%
2022 25.93 227th 310 26.8%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Purdy 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 219 219
1992 200 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 202
1993 211 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1994 215 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 225 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1996 225 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1997 233 0 0 24 2 n/a n/a 0 259
1998 258 0 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 282
1999 153 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2000 169 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2001 167 0 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2002 156 0 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2003 156 0 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2004 159 0 5 25 1 n/a n/a 0 190
2005 165 0 13 21 3 n/a n/a 0 202
2006 165 0 11 39 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2007 158 0 11 37 2 n/a n/a 0 208
2008 172 1 14 47 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2009 168 1 13 44 2 n/a n/a 0 228
2010 149 1 14 45 1 n/a n/a 0 210
2011 167 1 11 47 1 0 0 0 227
2012 159 0 9 51 3 0 0 0 222
2013 140 1 11 55 2 0 0 0 209
2014 133 2 5 50 3 0 1 0 194
2015 140 2 6 50 3 0 2 0 203
2016 143 2 5 54 1 0 2 0 207
2017 126 1 5 3 2 54 0 0 191
2018 131 0 3 24 1 20 1 0 180
2019 177 0 7 74 1 0 2 0 261
2020 199 0 7 72 1 2 2 0 283
2021 189 0 11 85 0 0 3 0 288
2022 176 0 9 90 0 0 3 0 278
2023 165 0 12 99 0 0 5 0 281

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 Purdy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 219 17.1 12.8 n/a
1992 202 17.4 11.6 n/a
1993 212 17.0 12.5 n/a
1994 215 17.9 12.0 0
1995 236 18.4 12.8 n/a
1996 236 18.4 12.8 n/a
1997 259 20.3 12.8 30.9
1998 282 21.6 13.1 28.7
1999 165 16.7 9.9 32.7
2000 185 16.8 11.0 41.6
2001 188 15.4 12.2 40.4
2002 183 16.2 11.3 48.6
2003 183 16.2 11.3 48.6
2004 190 15.7 12.1 41.6
2005 202 16.3 12.4 45
2006 216 16.6 13.0 52.8
2007 208 15.6 13.3 47.1
2008 235 20.4 11.5 49.4
2009 228 20.2 11.3 69.3
2010 210 20.0 10.4 47.6
2011 227 18.5 12.2 45.4
2012 222 18.8 11.7 49.5
2013 209 17.7 11.8 50.7
2014 194 17.8 10.8 56.2
2015 203 18.0 11.2 46.8
2016 207 19.0 10.8 n/a
2017 191 19.4 9.8 52.4
2018 180 18.6 9.6 50.6
2019 261 27.3 9.5 56.7
2020 283 26.0 10.8 60.4
2021 288 25.7 11.1 59.7
2022 278 27.1 10.2 57.9
2023 281 27.2 10.3 55.5

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 Purdy High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 219 17.1 12.8 n/a
1992 202 17.4 11.6 n/a
1993 212 17.0 12.5 n/a
1994 215 17.9 12.0 0
1995 236 18.4 12.8 n/a
1996 236 18.4 12.8 n/a
1997 259 20.3 12.8 30.9
1998 282 21.6 13.1 28.7
1999 165 16.7 9.9 32.7
2000 185 16.8 11.0 41.6
2001 188 15.4 12.2 40.4
2002 183 16.2 11.3 48.6
2003 183 16.2 11.3 48.6
2004 190 15.7 12.1 41.6
2005 202 16.3 12.4 45
2006 216 16.6 13.0 52.8
2007 208 15.6 13.3 47.1
2008 235 20.4 11.5 49.4
2009 228 20.2 11.3 69.3
2010 210 20.0 10.4 47.6
2011 227 18.5 12.2 45.4
2012 222 18.8 11.7 49.5
2013 209 17.7 11.8 50.7
2014 194 17.8 10.8 56.2
2015 203 18.0 11.2 46.8
2016 207 19.0 10.8 n/a
2017 191 19.4 9.8 52.4
2018 180 18.6 9.6 50.6
2019 261 27.3 9.5 56.7
2020 283 26.0 10.8 60.4
2021 288 25.7 11.1 59.7
2022 278 27.1 10.2 57.9
2023 281 27.2 10.3 55.5

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 Purdy High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $561 (5.1%) $10,481 (94.9%) $11,042
2020 $620 (6.3%) $9,276 (93.7%) $9,896
2021 $557 (5.8%) $9,004 (94.2%) $9,561
2022 $1,416 (12.0%) $10,409 (88.0%) $11,825

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Purdy 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 556th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 370th of 459 Middle schools
 14.1%
Ranks 375th of 460 High schoolsRanks 223rd of 352 High schools
 18.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Purdy High)11.420
 8.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Purdy R-II)11.420
 8.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy High)18.227.5
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy R-II)18.227.5
 9.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Purdy High)011.3
 11.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Purdy R-II)011.3
 11.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Purdy High)29.322.7
 6.6%
   8th Grade Science (Purdy R-II)29.322.7
 6.6%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy High)22.427.3
 4.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Purdy R-II)22.427.3
 4.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Purdy High)17.12.5
 14.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Purdy R-II)17.12.5
 14.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students261281
 7.7%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian712
 71.4%
Hispanic7499
 33.8%
Pacific Islander00
White177165
 6.8%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.7%55.5%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Purdy High

Purdy High ranks in the bottom 21.7% of Missouri high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 281 students attended Purdy High.

Purdy High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Purdy Elementary

Students at Purdy High are 59% White, 35% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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