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#259 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 12% in state

West Nodaway High

High School · West Nodaway Co. R-i · Burlington Jct, MO

A West Nodaway Co. R-i high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 260, Burlington Jct, MO 64428

  • Math 72% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+25.2 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$12,947
Chronic Absenteeism6.3%

Students at West Nodaway High score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 20 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Nodaway 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average296/100K

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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

$51,250

Median home value

$101,500

College educated

10.8%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

17.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64428; 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

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.

West Nodaway Co. R-i

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$12,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Nodaway High is listed in WEST NODAWAY CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Nodaway High

West Nodaway High is a public high school in Burlington Jct, MO, part of West Nodaway Co. R-i, serving approximately 95 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Nodaway High

What grades does West Nodaway High serve?

West Nodaway High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend West Nodaway High?

West Nodaway High has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Nodaway High?

The student-teacher ratio at West Nodaway 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 West Nodaway High rank in MO?

West Nodaway High ranks #259 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is West Nodaway High's MySchoolScout rating?

West Nodaway High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 West Nodaway High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Nodaway High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is West Nodaway High a charter school?

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

Is West Nodaway High a Title I school?

No, West Nodaway High is not currently a Title I school.

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

40.0% of students at West Nodaway 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
95
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Nodaway County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.3%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 64428)
561
Area median age
43.3
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 · 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 64428; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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