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#1132 of 2,221 schools in MO
North Pemiscot Sr. High
High School · North Pemiscot Co. R-i · Wardell, MO
A North Pemiscot Co. R-i high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 38, Wardell, MO 63879
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Pemiscot Sr. High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Pemiscot 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,176
Median home value
$54,900
Median rent
$758/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
28.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63879; 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.
North Pemiscot Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,626NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Pemiscot Sr. High is listed in NORTH PEMISCOT CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Pemiscot Sr. High
North Pemiscot Sr. High is a public high school in Wardell, MO, part of North Pemiscot Co. R-i, serving approximately 126 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,132 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Pemiscot Sr. High
What grades does North Pemiscot Sr. High serve?
North Pemiscot Sr. High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend North Pemiscot Sr. High?
North Pemiscot Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Pemiscot Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Pemiscot Sr. High is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Pemiscot Sr. High rank in MO?
North Pemiscot Sr. High ranks #1,132 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is North Pemiscot Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Pemiscot Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 North Pemiscot Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Pemiscot Sr. High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Pemiscot Sr. High a charter school?
No, North Pemiscot Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Pemiscot Sr. High a Title I school?
No, North Pemiscot Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Pemiscot Sr. High?
100.0% of students at North Pemiscot 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pemiscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (573) 628-3465
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 63879)
- 741
- Area median age
- 52.5
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 63879; 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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