Nixa Public Schools School District
School District · Nixa, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,378
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,378
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Nixa Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Nixa Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mathews Elem.
Nixa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Espy Elem.
Nixa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate
Nixa · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#199 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,378
$2,149 vs Missouri median
District size
6,640 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Nixa Public Schools ranks #199 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Nixa Public Schools's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mathews Elem. (7.8/10), Espy Elem. (7.8/10), and Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Nixa Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Nixa Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathews Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Espy Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Nicholas A. Inman Intermediate | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Nixa Junior High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Summit Intermediate School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | High Pointe Elem. | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Century Elem. | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Nixa High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 9 | John Thomas School of Discover | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Nixa Public Schools
Nixa Public Schools is a Nixa, Missouri school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,640 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $10,378 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Nixa Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mathews Elem., which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Nixa Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 67.3% and ELA proficiency of 67.6%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Nixa Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Nixa Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Nixa Public Schools
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Nixa
- Total Enrollment
- 6,640
- Teachers (FTE)
- 453
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Nixa Public Schools?
Nixa Public Schools has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Nixa Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Nixa Public Schools is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Nixa Public Schools?
Nixa Public Schools spends $10,378 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Nixa Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Nixa Public Schools is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Nixa Public Schools?
Mathews Elem. is the highest-rated school in Nixa Public Schools with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Nixa Public Schools?
Across schools in Nixa Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Nixa Public Schools compare to other districts in Missouri?
Nixa Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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