Is Silex High a good school?

Silex High ranks 224 th of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Silex High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 258 students attended Silex High.

What is the racial makeup of Silex High?

Students at Silex High are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Silex High?

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

Silex High

Summary:

Silex High is a public high school located in Silex, Missouri, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 214 students. The school is part of the Silex R-I School District, which is ranked 217 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Silex High has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.8% to 97.4% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 16.9% to 22.7% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Silex High's test scores on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) are generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Algebra II significantly below the state averages in 2023-2024. Additionally, Silex High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 25.7% to 35.41% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Winfield High, Bowling Green High, and Elsberry High, Silex High generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. For example, Bowling Green High has a higher four-year graduation rate and lower chronic absenteeism rate than Silex High. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Silex High suggests that the school serves a population with a relatively low socioeconomic status, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to the state averages and nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-12

64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377-0046

(573) 384-5227

District: Silex R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
224^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,723

Feeder schools for Silex High:

Elementary:

Silex Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

Two or more races:

1.6%

African American:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Silex High ranks worse than 74.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.2. (See more...)

Compare Details Silex High ranks worse than 59.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Silex High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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 (97.7%), two or more races (1.6%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silex High is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Silex High employs 18.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silex High is $10,723.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Silex High:

SchoolDigger ranks Silex High 334^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Silex High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Silex High 224^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Silex High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Silex R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Silex R-I 217^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Silex High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Silex High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	42.92	399^th	619	35.5%
2007	27.98	533^rd	624	14.6%
2008	44.69	409^th	624	34.5%
2009	29.13	508^th	601	15.5%
2010	41.02	434^th	614	29.3%
2011	44.98	394^th	625	37.0%
2012	55.15	297^th	623	52.3%
2013	40.41	467^th	649	28.0%
2014	59.88	246^th	633	61.1%
2015	62.92	182^nd	585	68.9%
2017	54.09	262^nd	568	53.9%
2018	50.30	268^th	552	51.4%
2019	54.92	247^th	587	57.9%
2023	48.99	232^nd	459	49.5%
2024	27.20	334^th	451	25.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.09	84^th	422	80.1%
2019	57.40	164^th	482	66.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Silex High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	41.41	276^th	479	42.4%
2019	43.27	290^th	527	45.0%
2023	39.60	230^th	385	40.3%
2024	16.94	336^th	379	11.3%

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

Rank History for Silex High

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Rank History for all high school students at Silex High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	60.45	179^th	534	66.5%
2007	76.38	64^th	538	88.1%
2008	77.60	57^th	539	89.4%
2009	47.08	260^th	507	48.7%
2010	45.48	293^rd	516	43.2%
2011	46.61	291^st	528	44.9%
2012	53.63	221^st	522	57.7%
2013	51.97	227^th	523	56.6%
2014	75.89	38^th	521	92.7%
2015	65.70	109^th	504	78.4%
2016	67.04	95^th	401	76.3%
2018	90.51	5^th	468	98.9%
2019	61.01	116^th	460	74.8%
2023	30.98	239^th	352	32.1%
2024	37.46	224^th	378	40.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	49.49	160^th	368	56.5%

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Rank History for high school White students at Silex High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	88.66	12^th	440	97.3%
2019	53.55	147^th	430	65.8%
2023	26.66	216^th	302	28.5%
2024	31.73	209^th	321	34.9%

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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 Silex 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	137	137
1992	127	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1993	143	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
1994	148	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
1995	165	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1996	165	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1997	161	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1998	177	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
1999	169	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2000	173	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
2001	179	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2002	183	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2003	183	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2004	164	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	165
2005	178	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	179
2006	191	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	192
2007	200	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2008	209	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	210
2009	211	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2010	206	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	209
2011	198	2	0	2	0	0	0	202
2012	189	2	0	2	0	0	0	193
2013	181	2	0	2	0	2	0	187
2014	171	2	0	3	0	2	0	178
2015	178	3	0	5	0	2	0	188
2016	194	3	0	4	0	3	0	204
2017	214	3	0	4	0	4	0	225
2018	206	2	0	4	0	2	0	214
2019	195	2	0	3	0	2	0	202
2020	198	2	0	2	0	2	0	204
2021	203	2	1	2	0	1	0	209
2022	196	2	1	2	0	2	0	203
2023	208	2	0	2	0	2	0	214
2024	252	1	0	1	0	4	0	258

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 Silex High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	137	10.6	12.9	n/a
1992	128	11.8	10.8	n/a
1993	143	13.8	10.4	n/a
1994	148	12.8	11.6	0
1995	165	13.3	12.4	n/a
1996	165	13.3	12.4	n/a
1997	162	13.3	12.2	17.9
1998	178	12.3	14.5	13.5
1999	169	13.1	12.9	0
2000	174	13.5	12.9	21.3
2001	180	13.6	13.2	20.6
2002	184	15.0	12.3	21.2
2003	184	15.0	12.3	21.2
2004	165	14.3	11.5	23.6
2005	179	13.7	13.1	31.8
2006	192	15.2	12.6	37
2007	200	14.1	14.2	35
2008	210	16.3	12.9	42.4
2009	212	16.3	13.0	36.3
2010	209	15.9	13.0	41.1
2011	202	15.9	12.6	40.6
2012	193	15.3	12.6	34.2
2013	187	15.1	12.3	36.9
2014	178	14.9	11.9	36.5
2015	188	14.0	13.4	31.4
2016	204	16.0	12.7	37.3
2017	225	17.1	13.0	33.3
2018	214	15.0	14.2	36.9
2019	202	15.0	13.4	37.1
2020	204	14.9	13.6	36.3
2021	209	16.4	12.7	35.4
2022	203	16.3	12.4	28.1
2023	214	15.5	13.7	25.7
2024	258	18.9	13.6	29.1

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 Silex High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	137	10.6	12.9	n/a
1992	128	11.8	10.8	n/a
1993	143	13.8	10.4	n/a
1994	148	12.8	11.6	0
1995	165	13.3	12.4	n/a
1996	165	13.3	12.4	n/a
1997	162	13.3	12.2	17.9
1998	178	12.3	14.5	13.5
1999	169	13.1	12.9	0
2000	174	13.5	12.9	21.3
2001	180	13.6	13.2	20.6
2002	184	15.0	12.3	21.2
2003	184	15.0	12.3	21.2
2004	165	14.3	11.5	23.6
2005	179	13.7	13.1	31.8
2006	192	15.2	12.6	37
2007	200	14.1	14.2	35
2008	210	16.3	12.9	42.4
2009	212	16.3	13.0	36.3
2010	209	15.9	13.0	41.1
2011	202	15.9	12.6	40.6
2012	193	15.3	12.6	34.2
2013	187	15.1	12.3	36.9
2014	178	14.9	11.9	36.5
2015	188	14.0	13.4	31.4
2016	204	16.0	12.7	37.3
2017	225	17.1	13.0	33.3
2018	214	15.0	14.2	36.9
2019	202	15.0	13.4	37.1
2020	204	14.9	13.6	36.3
2021	209	16.4	12.7	35.4
2022	203	16.3	12.4	28.1
2023	214	15.5	13.7	25.7
2024	258	18.9	13.6	29.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Silex High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$389 (4.5%)	$8,331 (95.5%)	$8,720
2020	$381 (4.4%)	$8,317 (95.6%)	$8,699
2021	$1,644 (16.2%)	$8,521 (83.8%)	$10,166
2022	$1,095 (10.2%)	$9,628 (89.8%)	$10,723

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Silex High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 247^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 232^nd of 459 Middle schools	8.5%
Ranks 116^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 239^th of 352 High schools	42.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Silex High)	42.8	45.2	2.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Silex R-I)	42.8	45.2	2.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Silex High)	45.7	34.4	11.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Silex R-I)	45.7	34.4	11.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Silex High)	26.4	13	13.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Silex R-I)	26.4	13	13.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Silex High)	56.7	34.3	22.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Silex R-I)	56.7	34.3	22.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Silex High)	35	21.4	13.6%
End of Course Biology I (Silex R-I)	35	21.4	13.6%
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	202	214	5.9%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	195	208	6.7%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.1%	25.7%	11.4%

Schools Near Silex High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Geometry (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th 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	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Silex High	Public	6-12	64 Hwy Uu	Silex	63377	Lincoln County	Silex R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 384-5227	258	19	13.6	29.1%	252 (97.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	37.5	224^th of 378 public high schools	40.7%		31	239^th of 352 public high schools	32.1%	15	35.5	5.0	17.2	24.5	15.0	47.0		5.6			$10,723	$1,095	$9,629
Pike/Lincoln Technical Center	Public	10-12	430 Vo-Technical Rd	Eolia	63344	Pike County	Pike County R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 485-2900	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Camp Avery Park Camp	Public	6-12	198 Avery Ln	Troy	63379	Lincoln County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(636) 528-8800	12	3	4.0	75.0%	10 (83.3%)	2 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Troy Buchanan High	Public	9-12	1190 Old Cap-Au-Gris	Troy	63379	Lincoln County	Troy R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 462-5148	2,174	143	15.1	27.6%	1,911 (87.9%)	41 (1.9%)	115 (5.3%)	14 (0.6%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	89 (4.1%)	50.6	144^th of 378 public high schools	61.9%		49.1	141^st of 352 public high schools	59.9%	3					26.6	42.8	49.5	62.8		32.4	$11,099	$1,378	$9,721
Clopton High	Public	9-12	28176 Hwy Ww	Clarksville	63336	Pike County	Pike County R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 242-3546	135	11	12.8	38.5%	129 (95.6%)	3 (2.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)					55.8						$12,736	$1,582	$11,154
Elsberry High	Public	9-12	138 Tomahawk Dr	Elsberry	63343	Lincoln County	Elsberry R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 898-5554	248	17	14.2	23.4%	220 (88.7%)	4 (1.6%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	45.5	179^th of 378 public high schools	52.6%		56.3	99^th of 352 public high schools	71.9%	80					24.4	37.6					$11,739	$1,274	$10,465
Bowling Green High	Public	9-12	700 West Adams Street	Bowling Green	63334	Pike County	Bowling Green R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 324-5341	380	30	12.5	32.4%	348 (91.6%)	5 (1.3%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	40	213^th of 378 public high schools	43.7%		37	209^th of 352 public high schools	40.6%	4					32.0	32.3					$11,503	$1,006	$10,497
Winfield High	Public	9-12	3920 East Hwy 47	Winfield	63389	Lincoln County	Winfield R-IV	No	No	No	No	(636) 668-8130	529	33	15.8	38.9%	494 (93.4%)	3 (0.6%)	15 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.8%)	35.1	235^th of 378 public high schools	37.8%		31.6	236^th of 352 public high schools	33.0%	1					19.9	33.0	46.8		17.8	30.6	$10,354	$523	$9,831

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