Very Good
#430 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 19% in state
Penney High
High School · Hamilton R-ii · Hamilton, MO
A Hamilton R-ii high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 130, Hamilton, MO 64644
- Math 46% vs MO 46% (2024)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Penney High score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 27 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Penney High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average337/100K
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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
$72,628
Median home value
$171,600
Median rent
$650/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hamilton R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penney High is listed in HAMILTON R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penney High
Penney High is a public high school in Hamilton, MO, part of Hamilton R-ii, serving approximately 192 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penney High
What grades does Penney High serve?
Penney High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Penney High?
Penney High has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penney High?
The student-teacher ratio at Penney High is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penney High rank in MO?
Penney High ranks #430 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Penney High's MySchoolScout rating?
Penney High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Penney High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penney High has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Penney High a charter school?
No, Penney High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penney High a Title I school?
No, Penney High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penney High?
39.1% of students at Penney 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
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Caldwell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (816) 583-2136
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 64644)
- 3,265
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 64644; 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, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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