Very Good
#533 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 24% in state
Jefferson High
High School · Jefferson C-123 · Conception Jct, MO
A Jefferson C-123 high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 0112, Conception Jct, MO 64434
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jefferson High score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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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
$92,875
Median home value
$193,800
Median rent
$465/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Jefferson C-123
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,727NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson High is listed in JEFFERSON C-123; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson High
Jefferson High is a public high school in Conception Jct, MO, part of Jefferson C-123, serving approximately 58 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson High
What grades does Jefferson High serve?
Jefferson High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson High?
Jefferson High has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson High is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson High rank in MO?
Jefferson High ranks #533 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Jefferson High's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Jefferson High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson High has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jefferson High a charter school?
No, Jefferson High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson High a Title I school?
No, Jefferson High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson High?
53.4% of students at Jefferson 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
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Nodaway County
- Phone
- (660) 944-2316
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 64434)
- 525
- Area median age
- 49.7
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 · 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 64434; 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
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