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#884 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 40% in state
Van-far Jr./sr. High
High School · Van-far R-i · Vandalia, MO
A Van-far R-i high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2200 HWY 54 WEST, Vandalia, MO 63382
- Math 44% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Van-far Jr./sr. High score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Van-far Jr./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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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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
$62,273
Median home value
$90,900
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Van-far R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van-far Jr./sr. High is listed in VAN-FAR R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van-far Jr./sr. High
Van-far Jr./sr. High is a public high school in Vandalia, MO, part of Van-far R-i, serving approximately 244 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #884 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van-far Jr./sr. High
What grades does Van-far Jr./sr. High serve?
Van-far Jr./sr. High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Van-far Jr./sr. High?
Van-far Jr./sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van-far Jr./sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Van-far Jr./sr. High is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van-far Jr./sr. High rank in MO?
Van-far Jr./sr. High ranks #884 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Van-far Jr./sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?
Van-far Jr./sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Van-far Jr./sr. High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van-far Jr./sr. High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Van-far Jr./sr. High a charter school?
No, Van-far Jr./sr. High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van-far Jr./sr. High a Title I school?
No, Van-far Jr./sr. High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van-far Jr./sr. High?
50.4% of students at Van-far Jr./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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Audrain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (573) 594-6442
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 63382)
- 4,127
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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)
- 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 63382; 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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