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#149 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 7% in state

Norwood High

High School · Norwood R-i · Norwood, MO

A Norwood R-i high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

675 N HAWK AVE, Norwood, MO 65717

  • Math 55% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+5.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.7:1
District spending per student$13,933
Chronic Absenteeism4%

Students at Norwood High score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
43%
2025
Math
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.8%

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 Norwood 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low187/100K

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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

$56,713

Median home value

$162,800

Median rent

$584/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65717; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·16 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Norwood R-i

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Norwood High is listed in NORWOOD R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Norwood High

Norwood High is a public high school in Norwood, MO, part of Norwood R-i, serving approximately 173 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Norwood High

What grades does Norwood High serve?

Norwood High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Norwood High?

Norwood High has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood High?

The student-teacher ratio at Norwood High is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Norwood High rank in MO?

Norwood High ranks #149 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Norwood High's MySchoolScout rating?

Norwood High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Norwood High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Norwood High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Norwood High a charter school?

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

Is Norwood High a Title I school?

No, Norwood High is not currently a Title I school.

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

53.8% of students at Norwood 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
173
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wright County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.0%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 65717)
2,777
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
35.5
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 · 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 · 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)
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 65717; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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