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#1561 of 2,221 schools in MO
Thayer Sr. High
High School · Thayer R-ii · Thayer, MO
A Thayer R-ii high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 E. WALNUT, Thayer, MO 65791
- Math 46% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thayer Sr. High score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thayer Sr. 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thayer), 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
$43,614
Median home value
$110,200
Median rent
$660/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65791; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Spring High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–12 | 2.4 mi | 220 | 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.
Thayer R-ii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thayer Sr. High is listed in THAYER R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thayer Sr. High
Thayer Sr. High is a public high school in Thayer, MO, part of Thayer R-ii, serving approximately 345 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,561 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thayer Sr. High
What grades does Thayer Sr. High serve?
Thayer Sr. High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Thayer Sr. High?
Thayer Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thayer Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thayer Sr. High is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thayer Sr. High rank in MO?
Thayer Sr. High ranks #1,561 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Thayer Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Thayer Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Thayer Sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thayer Sr. High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thayer Sr. High a charter school?
No, Thayer Sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thayer Sr. High a Title I school?
No, Thayer Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thayer Sr. High?
51.9% of students at Thayer Sr. 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
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oregon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (417) 264-4600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 65791)
- 4,172
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
Official sources & links
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 · 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 65791; 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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