Below Average
#358 of 399 private schools in MO
Westwood Baptist Academy
School · Poplar Bluff, MO
A private school in Poplar Bluff, MO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
419 COUNTY ROAD 5231, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MO
Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low248/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Poplar Bluff), 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
$49,979
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Grove SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Poplar Bluff Early Childhood CEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | 2.0 mi | 298 | 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.
Westwood Baptist Academy is listed in Poplar Bluff, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Westwood Baptist Academy
Westwood Baptist Academy is a private school in Poplar Bluff, MO, serving approximately 209 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Baptist Academy
What grades does Westwood Baptist Academy serve?
Westwood Baptist Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Westwood Baptist Academy?
Westwood Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Baptist Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Baptist Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Westwood Baptist Academy rank in MO?
Westwood Baptist Academy ranks #358 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Westwood Baptist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Westwood Baptist Academy a private school?
Yes, Westwood Baptist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Westwood Baptist Academy a religious school?
Westwood Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Phone
- (573) 785-2922
- Area population (ZIP 63901)
- 34,920
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 63901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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