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Moca-S

Summary:

Moca-S is an alternative public school in Springfield, Missouri, serving 985 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a predominantly White student population (62.94%), with significant African American (18.78%) and multiracial (10.05%) representation, and a high percentage of students (54.11%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Moca-S consistently underperforms the state and its local district, Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled, on standardized tests. In 2022-2023, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 7.1% (8th grade) to 18.4% (6th grade), compared to the state average of 30% to 43.8%. The school's performance in English Language Arts is slightly better, but still lags behind state and district averages. Moca-S also struggles in end-of-course exams, with only 12.5% of students proficient or better in Algebra I and Biology I, compared to the state averages of 41.5% and 38.5%, respectively.

Comparing Moca-S to the nearby Greene Valley School, another alternative public school, reveals significant differences. Greene Valley School has a much higher percentage of White students (94.29%) and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent population. These disparities in student demographics and socioeconomic status may contribute to the academic performance gap between the two schools. To address the challenges faced by Moca-S, the school should consider a comprehensive review of its educational practices and explore strategies to better support its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 205 Park Central East Ste 203
       Springfield, MO  65806-1330

(417) 616-3159

District: Sturgeon R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
718th of 898 Missouri Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  985

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.9%
African American:
18.8%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moca-S ranks worse than 80% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Moca-S ranks worse than 76.9% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details Moca-S ranks worse than 92.3% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.93. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Moca-S 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 (62.9%), African American (18.8%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Moca-S:

SchoolDigger ranks Moca-S 718th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Moca-S in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Moca-S 353rd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Moca-S in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Moca-S 325th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Moca-S in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Moca-S

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.11 718th 898 20.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.66 385th 611 37.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.74 106th 185 42.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.09 553rd 673 17.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.50 353rd 459 23.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.86 305th 382 20.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.54 122nd 153 20.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.08 296th 385 23.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.93 325th 352 7.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.00 244th 268 9.0%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.96 93rd 99 6.1%
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Rank History for high school White students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.68 291st 302 3.6%
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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 Moca-S

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 620 185 5 63 12 1 99 0 985

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 Moca-S

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 985 n/a n/a 54.1

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 Moca-S

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 985 n/a n/a 54.1

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Moca-S

Moca-S ranks in the bottom 20.0% of Missouri alternative schools.

Students at Moca-S are 63% White, 19% African American, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 985 students attended Moca-S.


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