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#666 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 30% in state

Dora High

High School · Dora R-iii · Dora, MO

A Dora R-iii high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

613 County Road 379, Dora, MO 65637

  • Math 37% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$14,398
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Students at Dora High score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dora 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low228/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,237

Median home value

$220,500

Median rent

$596/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

69%

Poverty rate

29.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65637; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
5 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Dora R-iii

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,398NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dora High is listed in DORA R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dora High

Dora High is a public high school in Dora, MO, part of Dora R-iii, serving approximately 153 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #666 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dora High

What grades does Dora High serve?

Dora High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Dora High?

Dora High has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dora High?

The student-teacher ratio at Dora High is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dora High rank in MO?

Dora High ranks #666 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Dora High's MySchoolScout rating?

Dora High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Dora High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dora High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Dora High a charter school?

No, Dora High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dora High a Title I school?

No, Dora High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dora High?

51.6% of students at Dora 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
153
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Ozark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 65637)
942
Area average commute
39.1 min
Area median age
43.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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)
NCES 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 65637; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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