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#1085 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 49% in state

South Iron High

High School · South Iron Co. R-i · Annapolis, MO

A South Iron Co. R-i high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

210 SCHOOL ST, Annapolis, MO 63620

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
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 Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$15,384
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Students at South Iron High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

76.2%

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 South Iron 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$42,917

Median home value

$122,200

Median rent

$620/mo

College educated

9.2%

Homeownership

75.8%

Poverty rate

31.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 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

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.

South Iron Co. R-i

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Iron High is listed in SOUTH IRON CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Iron High

South Iron High is a public high school in Annapolis, MO, part of South Iron Co. R-i, serving approximately 143 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,085 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Iron High

What grades does South Iron High serve?

South Iron High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend South Iron High?

South Iron High has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Iron High?

The student-teacher ratio at South Iron High is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Iron High rank in MO?

South Iron High ranks #1,085 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is South Iron High's MySchoolScout rating?

South Iron High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 South Iron High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Iron High has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is South Iron High a charter school?

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

Is South Iron High a Title I school?

No, South Iron High is not currently a Title I school.

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

76.2% of students at South Iron 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
143
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Iron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 63620)
1,142
Area median age
44.3
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 63620; 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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