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Silex High

Summary:

Silex High is a public high school located in Silex, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 214 students. The school is part of the Silex R-I school district, which is ranked 209 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Silex High stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (97.2%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally lower than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (7th grade: 45.2%, 8th grade: 13%) and Biology I (21.4%) were below the state averages. Additionally, Silex High has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (25.7% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 30.22% to 42.29%.

Silex High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 5th out of 468 Missouri high schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 239th out of 352 in 2022-2023, indicating a decline in the school's performance relative to other schools in the state. This decline is particularly evident in the school's Mathematics and Science proficiency rates, which are significantly lower than the state averages. The school's unique racial makeup and socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools, such as Winfield High, Bowling Green High, and Elsberry High, may be contributing factors to its academic performance and warrant further investigation.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 64 Hwy Uu
       Silex, MO  63377-0046

(573) 384-5227

District: Silex R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,723 Help


Feeder schools for Silex High:

Elementary:    Silex Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.2%
African American:
0.9%
Hispanic:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Silex High ranks worse than 50.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.99. (See more...)
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Compare Details Silex High ranks worse than 67.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.98. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Silex High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.2%), African American (0.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Silex High is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Silex High is $10,723.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Silex High:

SchoolDigger ranks Silex High 232nd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Silex High in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Silex High 239th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Silex High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Silex R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Silex R-I 209th of 376 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 42.92 399th 619 35.5%
2007 27.98 533rd 624 14.6%
2008 44.69 409th 624 34.5%
2009 29.13 508th 601 15.5%
2010 41.02 434th 614 29.3%
2011 44.98 394th 625 37.0%
2012 55.15 297th 623 52.3%
2013 40.41 467th 649 28.0%
2014 59.88 246th 633 61.1%
2015 62.92 182nd 585 68.9%
2017 54.09 262nd 568 53.9%
2018 50.30 268th 552 51.4%
2019 54.92 247th 587 57.9%
2023 48.99 232nd 459 49.5%
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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 84th 422 80.1%
2019 57.40 164th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.41 276th 479 42.4%
2019 43.27 290th 527 45.0%
2023 39.60 230th 385 40.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.45 179th 534 66.5%
2007 76.38 64th 538 88.1%
2008 77.60 57th 539 89.4%
2009 47.08 260th 507 48.7%
2010 45.48 293rd 516 43.2%
2011 46.61 291st 528 44.9%
2012 53.63 221st 522 57.7%
2013 51.97 227th 523 56.6%
2014 75.89 38th 521 92.7%
2015 65.70 109th 504 78.4%
2016 67.04 95th 401 76.3%
2018 90.51 5th 468 98.9%
2019 61.01 116th 460 74.8%
2023 30.98 239th 352 32.1%
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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 160th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.66 12th 440 97.3%
2019 53.55 147th 430 65.8%
2023 26.66 216th 302 28.5%
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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 Silex 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 137 137
1992 127 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1993 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1994 148 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1995 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1996 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1997 161 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1998 177 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1999 169 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2000 173 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2001 179 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2002 183 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2003 183 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2004 164 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2005 178 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2006 191 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2007 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2008 209 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2009 211 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2010 206 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2011 198 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 202
2012 189 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 193
2013 181 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 187
2014 171 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 178
2015 178 3 0 5 0 0 2 0 188
2016 194 3 0 4 0 0 3 0 204
2017 214 3 0 4 0 0 4 0 225
2018 206 2 0 4 0 0 2 0 214
2019 195 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 202
2020 198 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 204
2021 203 2 1 2 0 0 1 0 209
2022 196 2 1 2 0 0 2 0 203
2023 208 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 214

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

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

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 Silex High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 247th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 232nd of 459 Middle schools
 8.5%
Ranks 116th of 460 High schoolsRanks 239th of 352 High schools
 42.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Silex High)42.845.2
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Silex R-I)42.845.2
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Silex High)45.734.4
 11.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Silex R-I)45.734.4
 11.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Silex High)26.413
 13.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Silex R-I)26.413
 13.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
End of Course Algebra I (Silex High)56.734.3
 22.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Silex R-I)56.734.3
 22.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Silex High)3521.4
 13.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Silex R-I)3521.4
 13.6%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students202214
 5.9%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White195208
 6.7%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.1%25.7%
 11.4%

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Silex High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Silex Elementary

Silex High ranks 239th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended Silex High.

Students at Silex High are 97% White.


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