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Hallsville High

High School · Hallsville R-iv · Hallsville, MO

A Hallsville R-iv high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

421 HWY 124 E, Hallsville, MO 65255

  • Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation3.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$9,783
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at Hallsville High score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
70%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
31%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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

28%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hallsville 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average264/100K

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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

$80,392

Median home value

$225,400

Median rent

$1,034/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.8% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·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.

Hallsville R-iv

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$9,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hallsville High is listed in HALLSVILLE R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hallsville High

Hallsville High is a public high school in Hallsville, MO, part of Hallsville R-iv, serving approximately 447 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,294 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hallsville High

What grades does Hallsville High serve?

Hallsville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hallsville High?

Hallsville High has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallsville High?

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

How does Hallsville High rank in MO?

Hallsville High ranks #1,294 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Hallsville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hallsville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Hallsville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hallsville High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hallsville High a charter school?

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

Is Hallsville High a Title I school?

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

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

28.0% of students at Hallsville 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
447
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 65255)
5,141
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
36
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 65255; 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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