South Pemiscot High

Summary:

South Pemiscot High is a public high school located in Steele, Missouri, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 245 students. The school is part of the South Pemiscot County R-V school district, which is ranked 301 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite maintaining a relatively high four-year graduation rate, South Pemiscot High has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on academic assessments, including MAP tests and End-of-Course exams. For instance, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts were significantly lower than the state averages, and it generally performed worse than nearby schools like Senath-Hornersville High School. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 30.9% in recent years, which is higher than the state average.

The school serves a predominantly low-socioeconomic student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This factor may contribute to the school's academic challenges, as its ranking among Missouri high schools serving low-socioeconomic status students has fluctuated. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and comparable student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance has not shown significant improvement, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization to address the persistent underperformance and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 611 Beasley Rd
       Steele, MO  63877-1726


(573) 695-3342

District: South Pemiscot County R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
263rd of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,839 Help


Feeder schools for South Pemiscot High:

Elementary:    Central Elementary
    East Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.2%
African American:
25.9%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details South Pemiscot High ranks worse than 87.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details South Pemiscot High ranks worse than 69.6% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.89. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Pemiscot High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.2%), African American (25.9%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Pemiscot High is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Pemiscot High is $10,839.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Pemiscot High:

SchoolDigger ranks South Pemiscot High 393rd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See South Pemiscot High in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

SchoolDigger ranks South Pemiscot High 263rd of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See South Pemiscot High in the ranking list.)

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South Pemiscot County R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks South Pemiscot County R-V 301st of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Pemiscot High

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Rank History for all middle school students at South Pemiscot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.00 529th 619 14.5%
2007 32.73 506th 624 18.9%
2008 11.91 594th 624 4.8%
2009 13.93 558th 601 7.2%
2010 14.15 576th 614 6.2%
2011 15.13 582nd 625 6.9%
2012 14.80 581st 623 6.7%
2013 7.64 619th 649 4.6%
2014 19.93 569th 633 10.1%
2015 29.27 461st 585 21.2%
2016 21.20 372nd 435 14.5%
2017 36.53 399th 568 29.8%
2018 29.65 430th 552 22.1%
2019 18.58 511th 587 12.9%
2021 29.34 330th 454 27.3%
2022 27.90 348th 459 24.2%
2023 31.86 328th 459 28.5%
2024 17.49 393rd 451 12.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Pemiscot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.09 189th 422 55.2%
2019 37.28 324th 482 32.8%
2021 48.99 176th 371 52.6%
2022 53.88 160th 365 56.2%
2023 60.16 115th 382 69.9%
2024 34.07 276th 378 27.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at South Pemiscot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.76 114th 149 23.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at South Pemiscot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.98 321st 479 33.0%
2019 21.07 466th 527 11.6%
2021 26.54 296th 376 21.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for South Pemiscot High

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Rank History for all high school students at South Pemiscot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.89 422nd 534 21.0%
2007 61.90 161st 538 70.1%
2008 51.04 271st 539 49.7%
2009 36.96 356th 507 29.8%
2010 32.68 405th 516 21.5%
2011 24.56 455th 528 13.8%
2012 15.95 480th 522 8.0%
2013 41.36 337th 523 35.6%
2014 43.97 306th 521 41.3%
2015 48.72 254th 504 49.6%
2016 49.34 200th 401 50.1%
2017 73.60 80th 404 80.2%
2018 35.65 306th 468 34.6%
2019 17.39 405th 460 12.0%
2021 9.04 334th 358 6.7%
2022 8.57 335th 361 7.2%
2023 29.68 249th 352 29.3%
2024 29.89 263rd 378 30.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at South Pemiscot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.38 172nd 382 55.0%
2019 28.54 292nd 368 20.7%
2021 14.33 246th 255 3.5%
2022 13.30 244th 250 2.4%
2023 53.93 90th 268 66.4%
2024 52.28 108th 274 60.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at South Pemiscot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.15 253rd 440 42.5%
2019 21.48 366th 430 14.9%
2021 6.25 309th 309 0.0%
2022 5.89 306th 310 1.3%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for South Pemiscot 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 343 343
1992 263 87 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1993 260 82 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1994 263 81 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 284 67 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1996 284 67 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1997 274 62 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1998 268 56 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1999 259 58 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 262 75 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2001 251 84 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2002 232 78 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2003 232 78 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2004 247 84 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 230 75 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2006 240 80 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 244 77 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2008 234 68 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2009 224 71 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2010 217 79 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2011 219 75 0 7 0 0 0 0 301
2012 221 61 1 10 0 0 0 0 293
2013 229 70 1 7 0 0 0 0 307
2014 234 63 0 10 0 0 0 0 307
2015 245 62 1 8 2 0 0 0 318
2016 234 54 1 13 0 0 1 0 303
2017 218 47 3 15 0 0 1 0 284
2018 210 51 3 12 0 0 1 0 277
2019 180 48 3 13 0 0 4 0 248
2020 174 52 4 15 0 0 8 0 253
2021 175 54 3 11 0 0 9 0 252
2022 168 57 1 8 0 0 10 0 244
2023 162 58 1 8 0 0 16 0 245
2024 142 60 1 12 0 0 17 0 232

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

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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 South Pemiscot High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 343 19.0 18.0 n/a
1992 351 19.0 18.4 n/a
1993 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1994 345 18.8 18.4 0
1995 351 18.9 18.6 n/a
1996 351 18.9 18.6 n/a
1997 339 19.9 17.0 44.8
1998 332 18.9 17.6 48.5
1999 321 18.9 17.0 44.5
2000 340 18.9 18.0 46.8
2001 340 18.9 18.0 49.7
2002 312 20.0 15.6 44.2
2003 312 20.0 15.6 44.2
2004 335 20.0 16.8 46.6
2005 308 19.0 16.2 54.9
2006 324 19.0 17.1 52.5
2007 326 18.0 18.1 55.2
2008 311 18.9 16.5 57.9
2009 304 20.1 15.1 54.3
2010 304 19.1 15.8 54.3
2011 301 19.9 15.1 62.1
2012 293 18.9 15.4 58
2013 307 19.2 15.9 64.8
2014 307 19.2 15.9 56.4
2015 318 21.0 15.1 100
2016 303 21.0 14.4 99
2017 284 20.3 13.9 100
2018 277 20.3 13.5 100
2019 248 20.6 12.0 98.8
2020 253 17.8 14.1 98.8
2021 252 18.2 13.8 98.8
2022 244 18.1 13.4 98.8
2023 245 20.1 12.1 100
2024 232 20.1 11.5 100

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 South Pemiscot High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 343 19.0 18.0 n/a
1992 351 19.0 18.4 n/a
1993 343 19.0 18.1 n/a
1994 345 18.8 18.4 0
1995 351 18.9 18.6 n/a
1996 351 18.9 18.6 n/a
1997 339 19.9 17.0 44.8
1998 332 18.9 17.6 48.5
1999 321 18.9 17.0 44.5
2000 340 18.9 18.0 46.8
2001 340 18.9 18.0 49.7
2002 312 20.0 15.6 44.2
2003 312 20.0 15.6 44.2
2004 335 20.0 16.8 46.6
2005 308 19.0 16.2 54.9
2006 324 19.0 17.1 52.5
2007 326 18.0 18.1 55.2
2008 311 18.9 16.5 57.9
2009 304 20.1 15.1 54.3
2010 304 19.1 15.8 54.3
2011 301 19.9 15.1 62.1
2012 293 18.9 15.4 58
2013 307 19.2 15.9 64.8
2014 307 19.2 15.9 56.4
2015 318 21.0 15.1 100
2016 303 21.0 14.4 99
2017 284 20.3 13.9 100
2018 277 20.3 13.5 100
2019 248 20.6 12.0 98.8
2020 253 17.8 14.1 98.8
2021 252 18.2 13.8 98.8
2022 244 18.1 13.4 98.8
2023 245 20.1 12.1 100
2024 232 20.1 11.5 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Pemiscot High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,569
2020 $9,506
2021 $10,004
2022 $10,839

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Pemiscot High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 511th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 328th of 459 Middle schools
 15.6%
Ranks 405th of 460 High schoolsRanks 249th of 352 High schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (South Pemiscot High)29.325.7
 3.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Pemiscot County R-V)29.325.7
 3.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Pemiscot High)26.923.1
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Pemiscot County R-V)26.923.1
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (South Pemiscot High)25.530.5
 5%
   8th Grade Science (South Pemiscot County R-V)25.530.5
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Pemiscot High)33.332.6
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Pemiscot County R-V)33.332.6
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (South Pemiscot High)12.137.8
 25.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (South Pemiscot County R-V)12.137.8
 25.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (South Pemiscot High)2820.5
 7.5%
   End of Course Biology I (South Pemiscot County R-V)2820.5
 7.5%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students248245
 1.2%
African American4858
 20.8%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic138
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White180162
 10%
Two or More Races416
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%100%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Pemiscot High

Students at South Pemiscot High are 61% White, 26% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

South Pemiscot High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Elementary
Elementary : East Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 232 students attended South Pemiscot High.

South Pemiscot High ranks 263rd of 378 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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