Very Good
#828 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 37% in state
South Pemiscot High
High School · South Pemiscot Co. R-v · Steele, MO
A South Pemiscot Co. R-v high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
611 BEASLEY RD, Steele, MO 63877
- Math 26% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Pemiscot High score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 29 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
How we rate schools
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Where South Pemiscot 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Steele), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,483
Median home value
$151,100
Median rent
$674/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63877; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooter HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 7–12 | 2.5 mi | 126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Pemiscot Co. R-v
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Pemiscot High is listed in SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Pemiscot High
South Pemiscot High is a public high school in Steele, MO, part of South Pemiscot Co. R-v, serving approximately 232 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Pemiscot High
What grades does South Pemiscot High serve?
South Pemiscot High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend South Pemiscot High?
South Pemiscot High has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pemiscot High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pemiscot High is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Pemiscot High rank in MO?
South Pemiscot High ranks #828 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is South Pemiscot High's MySchoolScout rating?
South Pemiscot High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Pemiscot High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Pemiscot High has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Pemiscot High a charter school?
No, South Pemiscot High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Pemiscot High a Title I school?
No, South Pemiscot High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Pemiscot High?
100.0% of students at South Pemiscot 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
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pemiscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (573) 695-3342
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 63877)
- 3,059
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 · 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)
- 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 63877; 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
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