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Moberly Sr. High

High School · Moberly · Moberly, MO

A high school in Moberly, MO where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1625 GRATZ BROWN RD, Moberly, MO 65270

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2025 MAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation10.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$13,208
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Moberly Sr. High score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
75%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2024
ELA
53%
2025
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Moberly Sr. 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,355/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moberly), 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

$47,354

Median home value

$143,300

Median rent

$753/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

63.6%

Poverty rate

18.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65270; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
10.2% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·16 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
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 a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Moberly

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$13,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Moberly Sr. High is listed in MOBERLY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Moberly Sr. High

Moberly Sr. High is a public high school in Moberly, MO, part of Moberly, serving approximately 664 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,706 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Moberly Sr. High

What grades does Moberly Sr. High serve?

Moberly Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Moberly Sr. High?

Moberly Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 664 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moberly Sr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Moberly Sr. High is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moberly Sr. High rank in MO?

Moberly Sr. High ranks #1,706 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Moberly Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?

Moberly Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Moberly Sr. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moberly Sr. High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Moberly Sr. High a charter school?

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

Is Moberly Sr. High a Title I school?

No, Moberly Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moberly Sr. High?

45.6% of students at Moberly Sr. 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
664
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 65270)
16,762
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
39.5
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 · 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 65270; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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