Is Verona High a good school?

Verona High ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Missouri high schools.

How many students attend Verona High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Verona High.

What is the racial makeup of Verona High?

Students at Verona High are 65% White, 30% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools feed into Verona High?

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

Verona High

Summary:

Verona High is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Verona, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 195 students. The school is part of the Verona R-VII District, which is ranked 311 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Verona High faces significant challenges compared to the state and nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (30.26%) than surrounding areas, and over 77% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Academically, Verona High consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests, with only 14.3% of 7th graders proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.5%. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the years, from 13th out of 507 Missouri high schools in 2008-2009 to 285th out of 352 in 2022-2023.

Despite Verona High's relatively high spending of $12,853 per student, the school's academic outcomes are significantly below the state average and underperform compared to nearby schools like Billings Senior High, Crane High, and Purdy High. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving performance, and the school may need to implement targeted interventions and address the unique needs of its student population to drive meaningful improvements.

Detail:

Public 7-12

101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769-0007

(833) 402-9580

District: Verona R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
285^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,853

Feeder schools for Verona High:

Elementary:

Verona Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 195

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.1%

Hispanic:

30.3%

Asian:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Verona High ranks worse than 91.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.94. (See more...)

Compare Details Verona High ranks worse than 81% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.99. (See more...)

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

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 (65.1%), Hispanic (30.3%), Asian (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Verona High is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Verona High employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verona High is $12,853.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Verona High:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona High 421^st of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Verona High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona High 285^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Verona High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Verona R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona R-Vii 311^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Verona High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Verona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	39.58	449^th	619	27.5%
2007	48.96	351^st	624	43.8%
2008	49.12	350^th	624	43.9%
2009	47.06	370^th	601	38.4%
2010	38.31	462^nd	614	24.8%
2011	20.29	567^th	625	9.3%
2012	34.54	498^th	623	20.1%
2013	16.81	595^th	649	8.3%
2014	31.21	507^th	633	19.9%
2015	14.45	547^th	585	6.5%
2017	39.77	377^th	568	33.6%
2018	35.04	390^th	552	29.3%
2019	19.09	509^th	587	13.3%
2021	22.33	364^th	454	19.8%
2022	23.59	366^th	459	20.3%
2023	10.94	421^st	459	8.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	37.25	279^th	422	33.9%
2019	13.12	455^th	482	5.6%
2021	38.94	250^th	371	32.6%
2022	30.73	283^rd	365	22.5%
2023	19.10	340^th	382	11.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Verona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	42.17	268^th	479	44.1%
2019	23.00	453^rd	527	14.0%
2022	13.21	350^th	381	8.1%
2023	4.95	384^th	385	0.3%

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

Rank History for Verona High

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Rank History for all high school students at Verona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	53.96	248^th	534	53.6%
2007	47.68	293^rd	538	45.5%
2008	54.71	248^th	539	54.0%
2009	82.52	13^th	507	97.4%
2010	69.71	76^th	516	85.3%
2011	65.54	105^th	528	80.1%
2012	46.08	307^th	522	41.2%
2013	32.59	416^th	523	20.5%
2014	31.36	414^th	521	20.5%
2015	33.98	383^rd	504	24.0%
2018	12.24	446^th	468	4.7%
2019	16.83	412^th	460	10.4%
2023	17.99	285^th	352	19.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	15.23	367^th	382	3.9%
2019	28.30	294^th	368	20.1%
2022	37.78	157^th	250	37.2%
2023	26.98	209^th	268	22.0%

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Rank History for high school White students at Verona High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	12.29	417^th	440	5.2%
2019	33.38	296^th	430	31.2%
2023	18.79	260^th	302	13.9%

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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 Verona 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	147	147
1992	133	0	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1993	129	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1994	128	0	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1995	135	1	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1996	135	1	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
1997	146	0	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1998	144	0	3	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
1999	130	0	4	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
2000	124	0	4	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2001	117	1	2	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2002	116	0	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2003	116	0	1	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2004	114	1	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2005	113	0	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
2006	91	0	2	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	129
2007	120	0	2	41	1	n/a	n/a	0	164
2008	119	0	2	48	1	n/a	n/a	0	170
2009	107	1	1	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	157
2010	104	2	1	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
2011	104	0	0	62	2	0	3	0	171
2012	122	0	1	52	4	0	2	0	181
2013	122	1	1	44	3	0	1	0	172
2014	103	0	1	59	2	0	1	0	166
2015	106	2	2	74	2	0	0	0	186
2016	116	0	2	64	3	0	0	0	185
2017	119	2	2	69	1	0	0	0	193
2018	121	1	1	71	1	0	2	0	197
2019	117	1	1	79	0	0	0	0	198
2020	113	0	2	64	1	0	0	0	180
2021	118	0	2	65	0	0	2	0	187
2022	117	0	1	69	0	0	3	0	190
2023	127	0	6	59	0	2	1	0	195

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 Verona High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	147	11.8	12.4	n/a
1992	139	11.0	12.6	n/a
1993	133	11.3	11.8	n/a
1994	138	13.3	10.4	0
1995	159	14.9	10.7	n/a
1996	159	14.9	10.7	n/a
1997	165	14.9	11.1	43.6
1998	171	15.4	11.1	44.4
1999	160	16.0	10.0	54.4
2000	155	15.3	10.1	61.3
2001	152	15.5	9.8	50
2002	149	17.0	8.8	64.4
2003	149	17.0	8.8	64.4
2004	158	17.3	9.1	63.9
2005	148	17.0	8.7	69.6
2006	129	17.5	7.4	82.2
2007	164	16.4	10.0	69.5
2008	170	16.0	10.6	68.8
2009	157	16.0	9.8	71.3
2010	156	16.0	9.7	74.4
2011	171	16.6	10.2	71.3
2012	181	16.6	10.8	69.6
2013	172	17.0	10.1	73.8
2014	166	16.8	9.8	79.5
2015	186	18.0	10.3	76.3
2016	185	18.0	10.2	74.1
2017	193	16.5	11.6	66.8
2018	197	16.5	11.9	71.1
2019	198	16.7	11.8	71.2
2020	180	16.5	10.8	73.9
2021	187	17.5	10.6	79.1
2022	190	18.5	10.2	83.7
2023	195	19.0	10.2	77.4

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 Verona High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	147	11.8	12.4	n/a
1992	139	11.0	12.6	n/a
1993	133	11.3	11.8	n/a
1994	138	13.3	10.4	0
1995	159	14.9	10.7	n/a
1996	159	14.9	10.7	n/a
1997	165	14.9	11.1	43.6
1998	171	15.4	11.1	44.4
1999	160	16.0	10.0	54.4
2000	155	15.3	10.1	61.3
2001	152	15.5	9.8	50
2002	149	17.0	8.8	64.4
2003	149	17.0	8.8	64.4
2004	158	17.3	9.1	63.9
2005	148	17.0	8.7	69.6
2006	129	17.5	7.4	82.2
2007	164	16.4	10.0	69.5
2008	170	16.0	10.6	68.8
2009	157	16.0	9.8	71.3
2010	156	16.0	9.7	74.4
2011	171	16.6	10.2	71.3
2012	181	16.6	10.8	69.6
2013	172	17.0	10.1	73.8
2014	166	16.8	9.8	79.5
2015	186	18.0	10.3	76.3
2016	185	18.0	10.2	74.1
2017	193	16.5	11.6	66.8
2018	197	16.5	11.9	71.1
2019	198	16.7	11.8	71.2
2020	180	16.5	10.8	73.9
2021	187	17.5	10.6	79.1
2022	190	18.5	10.2	83.7
2023	195	19.0	10.2	77.4

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 Verona High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,011 (10.4%)	$8,685 (89.6%)	$9,696
2020	$383 (3.5%)	$10,481 (96.5%)	$10,864
2021	$2,153 (18.7%)	$9,364 (81.3%)	$11,517
2022	$8,584 (66.8%)	$4,269 (33.2%)	$12,853

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Verona High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 509^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 421^st of 459 Middle schools	5%
Ranks 412^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 285^th of 352 High schools	8.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Verona High)	21.9	14.3	7.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Verona R-Vii)	21.9	14.3	7.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Verona High)	35.5	20	15.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Verona R-Vii)	35.5	20	15.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Verona High)	23.1	12.9	10.2%
8th Grade Science (Verona R-Vii)	23.1	12.9	10.2%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Verona High)	29.6	6.5	23.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Verona R-Vii)	29.6	6.5	23.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Verona High)	29.6	20.6	9%
End of Course Algebra I (Verona R-Vii)	29.6	20.6	9%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Verona High)	10.4	18.2	7.8%
End of Course Biology I (Verona R-Vii)	10.4	18.2	7.8%
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	198	195	1.5%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	6	500%
Hispanic	79	59	25.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	117	127	8.5%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.2%	77.4%	6.2%

Schools Near Verona 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)	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 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Verona High	Public	7-12	101 E Ella St	Verona	65769	Lawrence County	Verona R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(833) 402-9580	195	19	10.2	77.4%	127 (65.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (30.3%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	18	285^th of 352 public high schools	19.0%					(n/a)	14.3	9.6	12.9	20.0	6.5	20.6	18.2		$12,853	$8,584	$4,269
Aurora High	Public	9-12	305 W Prospect St	Aurora	65605	Lawrence County	Aurora R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 678-3355	573	36	15.8	58.3%	443 (77.3%)	7 (1.2%)	81 (14.1%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.7%)	36.5	214^th of 352 public high schools	39.2%		32.6	232^nd of 361 public high schools	35.7%	18						16.6	36.9	50.4	$10,773	$1,771	$9,002
Monett High	Public	9-12	One David Sippy Dr	Monett	65708	Barry County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 235-5445	746	51	14.7	50.7%	375 (50.3%)	0 (0.0%)	311 (41.7%)	28 (3.8%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	22 (2.9%)	51.3	126^th of 352 public high schools	64.2%		52.3	138^th of 361 public high schools	61.8%	12						33.5	34.5	61.2	$13,255	$5,234	$8,022
Scott Regional Technical Center	Public	9-12	Two David Sippy Dr	Monett	65708	Barry County	Monett R-I	No	No	No	No	(417) 235-7022	0	16	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marionville High	Public	9-12	17725 Highway 14	Marionville	65705	Lawrence County	Marionville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(417) 258-2521	207	16	12.6	48.3%	195 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)						57.9			$14,714	$82	$14,632
Mt. Vernon Treatment Center	Public	6-12	500 State Dr	Mount Vernon	65712	Lawrence County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(417) 466-0292	34	4	7.7	91.2%	31 (91.2%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Mount Vernon High	Public	9-12	400 W Hwy 174	Mount Vernon	65712	Lawrence County	Mt. Vernon R-V	No	No	No	No	(417) 466-7526	458	31	14.6	36.9%	409 (89.3%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (4.1%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.7%)	53.1	116^th of 352 public high schools	67.0%		34.8	221^st of 361 public high schools	38.8%	105						41.2	32.8	59.6	$9,691	$1,012	$8,679
Pierce City High	Public	9-12	300 Myrtle St	Pierce City	65723	Lawrence County	Pierce City R-VI	No	No	No	No	(417) 476-2515	202	20	10.3	32.7%	184 (91.1%)	7 (3.5%)	4 (2.0%)	5 (2.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						20.9			$9,104	$1,529	$7,575
Purdy High	Public	7-12	201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr	Purdy	65734	Barry County	Purdy R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 442-3215	281	27	10.3	55.5%	165 (58.7%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (35.2%)	12 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	34.5	223^rd of 352 public high schools	36.6%		25.1	266^th of 361 public high schools	26.3%	43	20.0	11.3	22.7	27.5	27.3	2.5	37.7		$11,825	$1,416	$10,409
Crane High	Public	7-12	209 Pirate Ln	Crane	65633	Stone County	Crane R-III	No	No	No	No	(417) 723-5300	245	21	11.5	42.9%	240 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)								(n/a)	21.3	23.7	38.5	31.9	33.3	32.6			$11,013	$694	$10,319

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