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#1422 of 2,221 schools in MO

New Franklin Middle-high

High School · New Franklin R-i · New Franklin, MO

A New Franklin R-i high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

412 West Broadway, New Franklin, MO 65274

  • Math 46% vs MO 47% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MO 41% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-4.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.6% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$10,720
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at New Franklin Middle-high score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 MAP)
School
State
47%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MAP)
School
State
41%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
55%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.6%

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 New Franklin Middle-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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average602/100K

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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

$80,875

Median home value

$152,700

Median rent

$673/mo

College educated

29.6%

Homeownership

75%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·14 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 verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

New Franklin R-i

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$10,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

New Franklin Middle-high is listed in NEW FRANKLIN R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New Franklin Middle-high

New Franklin Middle-high is a public high school in New Franklin, MO, part of New Franklin R-i, serving approximately 209 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,422 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New Franklin Middle-high

What grades does New Franklin Middle-high serve?

New Franklin Middle-high serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend New Franklin Middle-high?

New Franklin Middle-high has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Franklin Middle-high?

The student-teacher ratio at New Franklin Middle-high is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Franklin Middle-high rank in MO?

New Franklin Middle-high ranks #1,422 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is New Franklin Middle-high's MySchoolScout rating?

New Franklin Middle-high has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 New Franklin Middle-high?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Franklin Middle-high has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is New Franklin Middle-high a charter school?

No, New Franklin Middle-high is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New Franklin Middle-high a Title I school?

No, New Franklin Middle-high is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Franklin Middle-high?

30.6% of students at New Franklin Middle-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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Howard County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 65274)
1,886
Area average commute
32.8 min
Area median age
44.2
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 65274; 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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