Summary:
The city of Nevada, Missouri is home to 6 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The Nevada R-V school district faces some challenges, with many of its schools performing below the state average on academic measures, but also has a standout performer in Nevada Middle School.
Nevada Middle School consistently ranks higher than other schools in the district, with a statewide ranking between 127-187 out of 451-459 Missouri middle schools over the past 3 years and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, Nevada High School has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate between 189-248 out of 352-378 Missouri high schools, though it maintains a respectable 85.7% four-year graduation rate and a 2.2% dropout rate.
The district as a whole faces challenges, with most of its elementary and high schools lagging behind state averages in academic performance on MAP tests. Additionally, the schools have high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.7% at Nevada High School to 59.08% at Truman Elementary, suggesting significant economic challenges among the student population. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with rates ranging from 15.6% to 50.7% across the district.
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