Serving 716 students in grades 7-8, Neosho Jr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neosho Jr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Neosho Jr. High School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Neosho Jr. 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 Neosho Jr. High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1023 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
61%
68%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neosho Jr. High School's ranking?
Neosho Jr. High School is ranked #1023 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Neosho Jr. High School often compared to?
Neosho Jr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton Elementary School, George Washington Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Neosho Jr. High School?
716 students attend Neosho Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Neosho Jr. High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 7% 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 Jr. High School?
Neosho Jr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Neosho Jr. High School offer ?
Neosho Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neosho Jr. High School part of?
Neosho Jr. High School is part of Neosho School District.
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