West Plains R-Vii


Summary:

The West Plains R-Vii school district in Missouri operates 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves the West Plains area and has a mix of school performance, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.

Among the elementary schools, South Fork Elementary stands out with impressive 4th grade math scores, with 61.8% of students proficient or better, well above the district and state averages. In contrast, West Plains Elementary has lower overall performance, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. At the high school level, West Plains Senior High has a strong 97.3% 4-year graduation rate and low 1.2% dropout rate, along with above-average scores in English II and Algebra II.

Across the district, there are some areas of concern, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 24.1% and uneven performance at the middle school level. However, the district as a whole is ranked 164 out of 367 districts in Missouri and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other districts in the state. With targeted interventions and a focus on improving consistency across all schools, the West Plains R-Vii district has the potential to enhance educational outcomes for its students.

District Detail

 610 East Olden Street
West Plains, MO 65775-2617

 (417) 256-6155

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 2,626

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
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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