How many students attend Dekalb Junior-Senior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 127 students attended Dekalb Junior-Senior High.

What is the racial makeup of Dekalb Junior-Senior High?

Students at Dekalb Junior-Senior High are 98% White.

What schools feed into Dekalb Junior-Senior High?

Dekalb Junior-Senior High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Rushville Elementary

Dekalb Junior-Senior High

Summary:

Dekalb Junior-Senior High is a public school serving grades 7-12 in De Kalb, Missouri, with a total enrollment of 135 students. This school stands out in several ways compared to nearby schools in the area.

Dekalb Junior-Senior High has a significantly higher percentage of white students, ranging from 96-98% over the past 3 years, which is much higher than the racial diversity seen in other local schools. Academically, the school has had mixed performance on state assessments, with 7th grade proficiency rates close to the district average but 8th grade and end-of-course exams falling below state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated greatly, from a high of 27th out of 504 Missouri high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 444th out of 523 in 2012-2013. Its current ranking is 319th out of 460 Missouri high schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dekalb Junior-Senior High stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 8.4 over the past 3 years, which is lower than the nearby Lafayette High, Central High, and other local schools. However, the school also spends significantly more per student, ranging from $14,566 to $16,665 over the past 4 years, compared to $10,698 to $19,670 per student at the other schools. Despite this higher spending, Dekalb's academic performance has been mixed, raising questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and teaching practices.

Detail:

Public 7-12

702 Main St
De Kalb, MO 64440-9634

(816) 685-3211

District: Buchanan County R-IV

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,539

Feeder schools for Dekalb Junior-Senior High:

Elementary:

Rushville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Number of students: 127

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.4%

Asian:

0.8%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dekalb Junior-Senior High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.49. (See more...)

Compare Details Dekalb Junior-Senior High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dekalb Junior-Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.4%), Asian (0.8%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dekalb Junior-Senior High is 8.1. (See more...)

Compare Dekalb Junior-Senior High employs 15.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dekalb Junior-Senior High is $15,539.

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Rank History for Dekalb Junior-Senior High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dekalb Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	45.96	356^th	619	42.5%
2007	35.24	483^rd	624	22.6%
2008	41.04	448^th	624	28.2%
2009	55.38	272^nd	601	54.7%
2010	56.58	282^nd	614	54.1%
2011	58.40	271^st	625	56.6%
2012	63.16	214^th	623	65.7%
2013	62.65	216^th	649	66.7%
2014	60.19	243^rd	633	61.6%
2015	85.64	47^th	585	92.0%
2018	59.15	198^th	552	64.1%
2019	41.98	345^th	587	41.2%
2022	27.80	349^th	459	24.0%
2023	30.49	330^th	459	28.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Dekalb Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	55.81	174^th	479	63.7%
2019	35.63	343^rd	527	34.9%
2022	17.88	337^th	381	11.5%
2023	20.44	330^th	385	14.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dekalb Junior-Senior High

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Rank History for all high school students at Dekalb Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	74.43	82^nd	534	84.6%
2007	52.19	252^nd	538	53.2%
2008	63.10	161^st	539	70.1%
2009	35.44	365^th	507	28.0%
2010	36.18	380^th	516	26.4%
2011	51.88	247^th	528	53.2%
2012	56.79	189^th	522	63.8%
2013	28.46	444^th	523	15.1%
2014	57.32	187^th	521	64.1%
2015	80.42	27^th	504	94.6%
2018	73.80	51^st	468	89.1%
2019	33.73	319^th	460	30.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dekalb Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.15	57^th	382	85.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Dekalb Junior-Senior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.95	56^th	440	87.3%
2019	29.48	325^th	430	24.4%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dekalb Junior-Senior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153	153
1992	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
1993	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1994	167	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
1995	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
1996	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
1997	185	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
1998	192	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
1999	201	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
2000	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2001	201	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2002	183	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2003	183	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2004	175	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2005	168	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	171
2006	149	1	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	153
2007	162	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	167
2008	181	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	185
2009	180	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	182
2010	181	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	183
2011	161	0	3	0	1	0	0	0	165
2012	154	0	2	0	1	0	1	0	158
2013	148	1	3	0	1	0	1	0	154
2014	142	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	146
2015	136	2	1	1	0	0	3	0	143
2016	130	2	1	0	0	0	4	0	137
2017	129	2	1	0	0	0	2	0	134
2018	117	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	120
2019	119	0	3	0	0	0	3	0	125
2020	116	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	121
2021	114	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	118
2022	121	0	3	0	0	0	2	0	126
2023	132	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	135
2024	125	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	127

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dekalb Junior-Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	153	17.7	8.6	n/a
1992	151	17.7	8.5	n/a
1993	155	17.6	8.8	n/a
1994	167	17.6	9.5	0
1995	189	16.7	11.3	n/a
1996	189	16.7	11.3	n/a
1997	185	16.7	11.1	23.8
1998	195	16.5	11.8	25.6
1999	204	16.5	12.4	32.4
2000	202	17.5	11.5	28.7
2001	203	17.5	11.6	33.5
2002	184	20.8	8.8	38.6
2003	184	20.8	8.8	38.6
2004	177	18.5	9.6	31.1
2005	171	18.0	9.5	35.1
2006	153	18.1	8.5	28.1
2007	167	17.1	9.8	24
2008	185	18.0	10.3	20.5
2009	182	18.0	10.1	24.2
2010	183	18.0	10.1	31.7
2011	165	17.5	9.4	29.7
2012	158	16.4	9.5	28.5
2013	154	16.0	9.6	29.9
2014	146	16.0	9.1	33.6
2015	143	17.0	8.4	45.5
2016	137	17.0	8.0	43.1
2017	134	17.0	7.8	47
2018	120	16.9	7.1	43.3
2019	125	15.9	7.8	44
2020	121	15.9	7.6	43
2021	118	15.9	7.4	37.3
2022	126	15.9	7.9	30.2
2023	135	15.9	8.4	32.6
2024	127	15.6	8.1	28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dekalb Junior-Senior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	153	17.7	8.6	n/a
1992	151	17.7	8.5	n/a
1993	155	17.6	8.8	n/a
1994	167	17.6	9.5	0
1995	189	16.7	11.3	n/a
1996	189	16.7	11.3	n/a
1997	185	16.7	11.1	23.8
1998	195	16.5	11.8	25.6
1999	204	16.5	12.4	32.4
2000	202	17.5	11.5	28.7
2001	203	17.5	11.6	33.5
2002	184	20.8	8.8	38.6
2003	184	20.8	8.8	38.6
2004	177	18.5	9.6	31.1
2005	171	18.0	9.5	35.1
2006	153	18.1	8.5	28.1
2007	167	17.1	9.8	24
2008	185	18.0	10.3	20.5
2009	182	18.0	10.1	24.2
2010	183	18.0	10.1	31.7
2011	165	17.5	9.4	29.7
2012	158	16.4	9.5	28.5
2013	154	16.0	9.6	29.9
2014	146	16.0	9.1	33.6
2015	143	17.0	8.4	45.5
2016	137	17.0	8.0	43.1
2017	134	17.0	7.8	47
2018	120	16.9	7.1	43.3
2019	125	15.9	7.8	44
2020	121	15.9	7.6	43
2021	118	15.9	7.4	37.3
2022	126	15.9	7.9	30.2
2023	135	15.9	8.4	32.6
2024	127	15.6	8.1	28.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dekalb Junior-Senior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$358 (2.5%)	$14,208 (97.5%)	$14,566
2020	$221 (1.5%)	$14,539 (98.5%)	$14,760
2021	$1,383 (8.3%)	$15,282 (91.7%)	$16,665
2022	$616 (4.0%)	$14,924 (96.0%)	$15,539

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dekalb Junior-Senior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 345^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 330^th of 459 Middle schools	13.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Dekalb Junior-Senior High)	19.1	34.4	15.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Buchanan County R-IV)	19.1	34.4	15.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dekalb Junior-Senior High)	42.9	31.2	11.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Buchanan County R-IV)	42.9	31.2	11.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Dekalb Junior-Senior High)	40	12	28%
8th Grade Science (Buchanan County R-IV)	40	12	28%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
End of Course Biology I (Dekalb Junior-Senior High)	35.3	11.1	24.2%
End of Course Biology I (Buchanan County R-IV)	35.3	11.1	24.2%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	125	135	8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	119	132	10.9%
Two or More Races	3	1	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44%	32.6%	11.4%

Schools Near Dekalb Junior-Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)		MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Algebra II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dekalb Junior-Senior High	Public	7-12	702 Main St	De Kalb	64440	Buchanan County	Buchanan County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(816) 685-3211	127	16	8.1	28.3%	125 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)					25.1					$15,539	$616	$14,924
Mid-Buchanan Senior High	Public	7-12	3221 SE State Rte H	Faucett	64448	Buchanan County	Mid-Buchanan County R-V	No	No	No	No	(816) 238-1646	398	30	13.3	17.8%	382 (96.0%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)								(n/a)	52.3	52.7	38.0	38.8	35.6					$10,711	$322	$10,389
North Platte High	Public	9-12	212 W Sixth St	Dearborn	64439	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 450-3344	199	17	11.6	22.6%	186 (93.5%)	4 (2.0%)	4 (2.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)					41.1					$11,673	$569	$11,104
Benton High	Public	9-12	5655 S Fourth	Saint Joseph	64504	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4030	702	49	14.2	36.9%	521 (74.2%)	18 (2.6%)	104 (14.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	49 (7.0%)	24.6	285^th of 378 public high schools	24.6%		12.9	317^th of 352 public high schools	9.9%	32					14.4	25.2		3.5	27.7	$12,597	$514	$12,083
West Platte High	Public	9-12	935 Washington St	Weston	64098	Platte County	West Platte County R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 640-2292	218	20	11.1	16.1%	179 (82.1%)	3 (1.4%)	15 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	20 (9.2%)	90.5	7^th of 378 public high schools	98.1%					(n/a)						75.7		73.6		$19,670	$596	$19,074
Central High	Public	9-12	2602 Edmond	Saint Joseph	64501	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4080	1,720	110	15.5	35.8%	1,093 (63.5%)	131 (7.6%)	235 (13.7%)	51 (3.0%)	5 (0.3%)	41 (2.4%)	164 (9.5%)	34.6	236^th of 378 public high schools	37.6%		36.5	213^th of 352 public high schools	39.5%	23					17.8	24.6	42.4	77.0	36.4	$10,698	$355	$10,343
Hillyard Technical Center	Public	9-12	3434 Faraon	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	No	(816) 671-4170	0	22	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lafayette High	Public	9-12	412 Highland Ave	Saint Joseph	64505	Buchanan County	St. Joseph	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 671-4220	680	50	13.4	100.0%	441 (64.9%)	57 (8.4%)	80 (11.8%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	11 (1.6%)	81 (11.9%)	15.6	325^th of 378 public high schools	14.0%		13	315^th of 352 public high schools	10.5%	10					9.7	11.6	36.3			$12,914	$781	$12,133
Western Recept/Diag Corr Centr	Public	7-12	3401 Faraon St	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(816) 387-2158	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Western Region Treatment Centr	Public	7-12	3401 Faraon St	Saint Joseph	64506	Buchanan County	Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(816) 387-2158	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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