Best Public Schools in Zip Code 65550

Summary:

The 65550 zip code area is home to two public schools - Newburg High and Newburg Elementary, both part of the Newburg R-II school district. Based on the available data, these schools are performing below state averages on key metrics like test scores and graduation rates, indicating systemic challenges that need to be addressed.

Both Newburg High and Newburg Elementary have 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger, with Newburg High ranked 298 out of 367 Missouri high schools and Newburg Elementary ranked 693 out of 900 Missouri elementary schools. The schools have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages in subjects like Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, which likely contribute to their overall academic performance.

The data also reveals that the student populations at these schools face significant economic disadvantages, with Newburg High having a 59.79% free/reduced lunch rate and Newburg Elementary having a 70% free/reduced lunch rate. While the schools spend more per student than the state average, the consistent underperformance across grade levels and subject areas suggests that additional resources and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve outcomes for these students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)				MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)	MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	701 Wolf Pride Dr	Newburg	65550	Phelps County	Newburg R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 762-9653	157	15	10.3	72.6%	145 (92.4%)	3 (1.9%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	25.6	693^rd of 900 public elementary schools	23.0%		17.2	757^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.4%	64	20.0	9.6	42.8		14.4		28.7			$13,498	$479	$13,019
Newburg High	Public	7-12	701 Wolf Pride Dr	Newburg	65550	Phelps County	Newburg R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 762-9653	152	15	10.1	56.6%	142 (93.4%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	21.5	298^th of 367 public high schools	18.8%		31	260^th of 378 public high schools	31.2%	38				19.3		27.0		18.6	23.2	$14,283	$465	$13,818

Cities Near Zip Code 65550

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Newburg	0.74 mi	2	349^th
Rolla	6.1 mi	9	139^th
Dixon	12.21 mi	3	285^th
Edgar Springs	13.7 mi	1
Saint James	15.34 mi	3	113^th

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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.