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Excelsior Springs High

High School · Excelsior Springs 40 · Excelsior Springs, MO

An Excelsior Springs 40 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

612 TIGER DR, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

  • Math 24% vs MO 46% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.6% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-22.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation4.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,560
Chronic Absenteeism21.9%

Students at Excelsior Springs High score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 MAP)
School
State
46%(2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
85%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
59%
2025
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Excelsior Springs High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,721/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Excelsior Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$80,781

Median home value

$185,200

Median rent

$916/mo

College educated

15.4%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.3% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·35 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Excelsior Springs Tech. HighEnrollment path unverified4.710–121.2 mi104Compare →
Watkins Mill Park CampEnrollment path unverified7.76–124.4 mi39Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Excelsior Springs 40

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$12,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Excelsior Springs High is listed in EXCELSIOR SPRINGS 40; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Excelsior Springs High

Excelsior Springs High is a public high school in Excelsior Springs, MO, part of Excelsior Springs 40, serving approximately 744 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,984 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Excelsior Springs High

What grades does Excelsior Springs High serve?

Excelsior Springs High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Excelsior Springs High?

Excelsior Springs High has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Springs High?

The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Springs High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Excelsior Springs High rank in MO?

Excelsior Springs High ranks #1,984 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Excelsior Springs High's MySchoolScout rating?

Excelsior Springs High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Excelsior Springs High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Excelsior Springs High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Excelsior Springs High a charter school?

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

Is Excelsior Springs High a Title I school?

No, Excelsior Springs High is not currently a Title I school.

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

37.1% of students at Excelsior Springs 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
744
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 64024)
15,587
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
38.3
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 64024; 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, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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