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#1690 of 2,221 schools in MO
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High
High School · Chaffee R-ii · Chaffee, MO
A Chaffee R-ii high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
517 W YOAKUM AVE, Chaffee, MO 63740
- Math 24% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chaffee Jr.-sr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,681
Median home value
$138,900
Median rent
$713/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–12 | 4.1 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chaffee R-ii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High is listed in CHAFFEE R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chaffee Jr.-sr. High
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High is a public high school in Chaffee, MO, part of Chaffee R-ii, serving approximately 290 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,690 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chaffee Jr.-sr. High
What grades does Chaffee Jr.-sr. High serve?
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Chaffee Jr.-sr. High?
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chaffee Jr.-sr. High rank in MO?
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High ranks #1,690 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Chaffee Jr.-sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Chaffee Jr.-sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chaffee Jr.-sr. High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chaffee Jr.-sr. High a charter school?
No, Chaffee Jr.-sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chaffee Jr.-sr. High a Title I school?
No, Chaffee Jr.-sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chaffee Jr.-sr. High?
52.8% of students at Chaffee Jr.-sr. High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (573) 887-3226
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 63740)
- 5,447
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63740; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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