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Strafford High

High School · Strafford R-vi · Strafford, MO

A Strafford R-vi high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

211 W MCCABE, Strafford, MO 65757

  • Math 23% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.4% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-25.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$9,909
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Strafford High score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
90%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
28%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.6%

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 Strafford 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,435/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Strafford), 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

$76,809

Median home value

$231,200

Median rent

$1,007/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·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.

Strafford R-vi

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$9,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Strafford High is listed in STRAFFORD R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Strafford High

Strafford High is a public high school in Strafford, MO, part of Strafford R-vi, serving approximately 394 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,356 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Strafford High

What grades does Strafford High serve?

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

How many students attend Strafford High?

Strafford High has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Strafford High?

The student-teacher ratio at Strafford High is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Strafford High rank in MO?

Strafford High ranks #1,356 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Strafford High's MySchoolScout rating?

Strafford 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 Strafford High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Strafford High has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Strafford High a charter school?

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

Is Strafford High a Title I school?

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

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

42.6% of students at Strafford 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
394
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 65757)
8,030
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
39
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 · 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.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments / 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 65757; 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; directory SY 2023–24

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