Below Average
#1751 of 2,221 schools in MO
North Platte Jr. High
Middle School · North Platte Co. R-i · Dearborn, MO
A North Platte Co. R-i middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
212 W SIXTH ST, Dearborn, MO 64439
- Math 41% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Platte Jr. High score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Platte Jr. High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low247/100K
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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
$92,917
Median home value
$201,900
Median rent
$755/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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 Platte Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Platte Jr. High is listed in NORTH PLATTE CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Platte Jr. High
North Platte Jr. High is a public middle school in Dearborn, MO, part of North Platte Co. R-i, serving approximately 138 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,751 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Platte Jr. High
What grades does North Platte Jr. High serve?
North Platte Jr. High serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Platte Jr. High?
North Platte Jr. High has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Platte Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Platte Jr. High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Platte Jr. High rank in MO?
North Platte Jr. High ranks #1,751 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is North Platte Jr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
North Platte Jr. 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 North Platte Jr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Platte Jr. High has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Platte Jr. High a charter school?
No, North Platte Jr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Platte Jr. High a Title I school?
No, North Platte Jr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Platte Jr. High?
27.5% of students at North Platte Jr. 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (816) 450-3350
- Area population (ZIP 64439)
- 1,535
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 · 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 · 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 64439; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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