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Neosho School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,897 students in Neosho School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Neosho School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
4,897 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Neosho School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.50
# American Indian Students
92 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
60 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
899 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
8%
# Black Students
34 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
3,162 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
65%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
341 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
7%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
309 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
191
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
396
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
337
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
345
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
351
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
318
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
385
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
335
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
372
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
376
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
400
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
393
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
372
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
326
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,290 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,169 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,290
$15,071
Spending / Student
$11,169
$13,899
Best Neosho School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12350 Norway Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Grades: K-4
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Goodman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
117 N School Street
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Grades: K-4
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Hale Mcginty Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8650
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8650
Grades: 5-6
| 720 students
Rank: #55.
Neosho Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14646 Kodiak Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Grades: 7-8
| 748 students
Rank: #66.
Neosho High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,491 students
Rank: #77.
Benton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Carl Sweeney Pkwy
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Grades: K-4
| 505 students
Rank: #88.
South Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Wornall St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8640
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8640
Grades: K-4
| 277 students
Rank: #99.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Big Spring Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Grades: K-4
| 159 students
Rank: n/an/a
Field Early Child./kdgn. Center
Magnet School
302 Smith Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Grades: PK
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Neosho School District?
Neosho School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,897 students.
What is the rank of Neosho School District?
Neosho School District is ranked #235 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Neosho School District?
65% of Neosho School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Neosho School District?
Neosho School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Neosho School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,169 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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