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Palmyra High School vs. Palmyra Middle School

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School Overview

School
Palmyra High School
1703 S Main St
Palmyra, MO 63461
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6/
10
Top 50%
Palmyra Middle School
600 W Line St
Palmyra, MO 63461
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Palmyra High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 360 students in grades 9-12, Palmyra 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 344 students in grades 5-8, Palmyra Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
5-8
Total Students
360 students
344 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palmyra High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palmyra Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmyra High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmyra Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palmyra High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palmyra Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palmyra R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palmyra R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#831 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#1308 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palmyra High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palmyra Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
39%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmyra High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmyra Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmyra High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmyra Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmyra High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmyra Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in MO)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Palmyra High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palmyra High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palmyra Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
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71
Grade 6 Students
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104
Grade 7 Students
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90
Grade 8 Students
-
79
Grade 9 Students
73
-
Grade 10 Students
81
-
Grade 11 Students
98
-
Grade 12 Students
108
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palmyra High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palmyra R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palmyra Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palmyra R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palmyra High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palmyra R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palmyra Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palmyra R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palmyra High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palmyra R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palmyra Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palmyra R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palmyra High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palmyra R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palmyra Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palmyra R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palmyra High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palmyra R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palmyra Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palmyra R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.13
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palmyra High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palmyra Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palmyra High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palmyra Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palmyra High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palmyra Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palmyra R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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