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Best Public Schools in California, MO


At a glance
4
Schools
1,420
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedCalifornia Middle116th of 438 Missouri middle schools
Biggest riser
California Elementary up 97 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The city of California, Missouri is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: California Elementary, California High, and California Middle. These schools are part of the Moniteau County R-I school district.

Among the three schools, California High School stands out as a consistent top performer, ranking in the top 20% of Missouri high schools with a 4-star rating. The school boasts an impressive 97.8% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.6% dropout rate, indicating strong student retention. Additionally, California High School's students excel in English II, with 62.3% scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 52.9%. California Middle School also impresses, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools with a 4-star rating. The school's students perform exceptionally well in English Language Arts and Science, surpassing state averages.

While the schools in California, Missouri demonstrate various strengths, they also face some challenges. All three schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.8%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools show varying test score performance across grade levels, suggesting a need to analyze curriculum and instructional practices to ensure consistent academic achievement. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in California, Missouri, highlighting their standout performances and areas for potential improvement.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

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