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Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS

High School · Southwest Livingston Co. R-i · Ludlow, MO

A Southwest Livingston Co. R-i high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4944 HWY DD, Ludlow, MO 64656

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$12,103

Students at Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · 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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average265/100K

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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

$60,000

Median home value

$103,800

Median rent

$643/mo

College educated

11.5%

Homeownership

65.1%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 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 Livingston Co. R-i

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS is listed in SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS

Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS is a public high school in Ludlow, MO, part of Southwest Livingston Co. R-i, serving approximately 92 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,682 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS

What grades does Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS serve?

Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS?

Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS has an enrollment of approximately 92 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS?

The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS rank in MO?

Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS ranks #1,682 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS's MySchoolScout rating?

Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Livingston Co R-1 HS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS a charter school?

No, Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS a Title I school?

No, Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS?

66.3% of students at Southwest Livingston Co R-1 HS 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
92
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Livingston County
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 64656)
216
Area median age
40.4
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 64656; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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