Serving 87 students in grades 9-12, Mound City High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mound City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mound City High School's student population of 87 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mound City High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mound City High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
98%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mound City High School's ranking?
Mound City High School is ranked #722 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mound City High School?
The graduation rate of Mound City High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mound City High School?
87 students attend Mound City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mound City High School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mound City High School?
Mound City High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mound City High School offer ?
Mound City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mound City High School part of?
Mound City High School is part of Mound City R-II School District.
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