Knob Noster R-VIII


Summary:

The Knob Noster R-VIII school district in Missouri operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves students in the Knob Noster area and surrounding communities.

Among the schools, Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Missouri and outperforming the district and state averages in math and English language arts proficiency. Knob Noster Middle also performs well, ranking among the top middle schools in the state and exceeding the district and state averages in English language arts. Knob Noster High maintains a strong 98% graduation rate, but has mixed performance in certain subject areas compared to the district and state.

While the district overall demonstrates solid academic performance, there are some areas of concern, such as the relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.6% across the schools. Additionally, the disparities in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios suggest the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation to ensure more equitable support for all students. By addressing these challenges, the Knob Noster R-VIII school district can continue to improve the quality of education for its students.

District Detail

 401 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336-1444

 (660) 563-3186

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,007

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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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.

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