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#1353 of 2,221 schools in MO

Southwest High

High School · Southwest R-v · Washburn, MO

A Southwest R-v high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

529 E. PINEVILLE ROAD, Washburn, MO 65772

  • Math 28% vs MO 46% (2024)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 MAP)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation27.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$10,302
Chronic Absenteeism2.3%

Students at Southwest High score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 MAP)
School
State
46%(2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

61.1%

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 Southwest 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated933/100K

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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

$58,242

Median home value

$172,400

Median rent

$625/mo

College educated

10.5%

Homeownership

86.5%

Poverty rate

24.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
27.6% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·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.

Southwest R-v

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$10,302NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Southwest High is listed in SOUTHWEST R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Southwest High

Southwest High is a public high school in Washburn, MO, part of Southwest R-v, serving approximately 257 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,353 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southwest High

What grades does Southwest High serve?

Southwest High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Southwest High?

Southwest High has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest High?

The student-teacher ratio at Southwest High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southwest High rank in MO?

Southwest High ranks #1,353 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Southwest High's MySchoolScout rating?

Southwest High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Southwest High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest High has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Southwest High a charter school?

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

Is Southwest High a Title I school?

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

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

61.1% of students at Southwest 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
257
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Barry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.3%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 65772)
2,578
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
42.2
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 65772; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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