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#1753 of 2,221 schools in MO

Meadow Heights High

High School · Meadow Heights R-ii · Patton, MO

A Meadow Heights R-ii high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.

14571 STATE HIGHWAY 72, Patton, MO 63662

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-26.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$10,671
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Meadow Heights High score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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

43.9%

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 Meadow Heights 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 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average633/100K

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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

$43,288

Median home value

$107,400

College educated

2.5%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·4 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Meadow Heights R-ii

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$10,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Meadow Heights High is listed in MEADOW HEIGHTS R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Meadow Heights High

Meadow Heights High is a public high school in Patton, MO, part of Meadow Heights R-ii, serving approximately 155 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meadow Heights High

What grades does Meadow Heights High serve?

Meadow Heights High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Meadow Heights High?

Meadow Heights High has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Heights High?

The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Heights High is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meadow Heights High rank in MO?

Meadow Heights High ranks #1,753 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Meadow Heights High's MySchoolScout rating?

Meadow Heights High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Meadow Heights High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meadow Heights High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Meadow Heights High a charter school?

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

Is Meadow Heights High a Title I school?

No, Meadow Heights High is not currently a Title I school.

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

43.9% of students at Meadow Heights 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
155
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bollinger County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 63662)
922
Area median age
55.8
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 63662; 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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