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Moca-S

Summary:

Moca-S is an alternative public school located in Springfield, Missouri, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 985 students. The school is part of the Sturgeon R-V school district, which is ranked 317 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Moca-S has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, from 85.3% in 2022-2023 to 94.1% in 2023-2024, indicating the school's efforts to support student success. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.6% to 24.9% in recent years, which may be an area of concern. Academically, Moca-S students generally perform below the state and district averages in standardized tests, such as the MAP assessments, and on end-of-course exams. The school serves a population with higher economic needs, with 54.11% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Greene Valley School, where 71.43% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch.

While Moca-S has made progress in improving its graduation rates, the school faces challenges in maintaining consistent student engagement and attendance, as well as in improving academic performance. The school's socioeconomic factors and comparison to the nearby Greene Valley School provide valuable context for understanding the unique needs and circumstances of the student population served by these alternative educational institutions.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 205 Park Central East Ste 203
       Springfield, MO  65806-1330

(417) 616-3159

District: Sturgeon R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
775th of 906 Missouri Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  1,747

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.1%
African American:
15.5%
Two or more races:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Moca-S ranks worse than 85.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Moca-S ranks worse than 77.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.13. (See more...)
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Compare Details Moca-S ranks worse than 86.5% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.42. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Moca-S who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 (65.1%), African American (15.5%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Moca-S:

SchoolDigger ranks Moca-S 775th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Moca-S in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Moca-S 348th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Moca-S in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Moca-S 327th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Moca-S in the ranking list.)

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Sturgeon R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgeon R-V 317th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Moca-S

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.11 718th 898 20.0%
2024 15.65 775th 906 14.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.66 385th 611 37.0%
2024 18.33 566th 625 9.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.74 106th 185 42.7%
2024 64.57 40th 191 79.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.09 553rd 673 17.8%
2024 9.99 626th 668 6.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.50 353rd 459 23.1%
2024 25.13 348th 451 22.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.89 145th 194 25.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.86 305th 382 20.2%
2024 37.35 249th 378 34.1%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.54 122nd 153 20.3%
2024 42.30 78th 144 45.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.08 296th 385 23.1%
2024 19.46 324th 379 14.5%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.93 325th 352 7.7%
2024 15.42 327th 378 13.5%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.91 20th 39 48.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.38 46th 135 65.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.00 244th 268 9.0%
2024 24.85 229th 274 16.4%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.96 93rd 99 6.1%
2024 24.45 94th 105 10.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.95 69th 70 1.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Moca-S

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.68 291st 302 3.6%
2024 11.07 299th 321 6.9%
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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 Moca-S

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 620 185 5 63 12 1 99 0 985
2024 1138 270 13 124 24 5 173 0 1747

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 Moca-S

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 985 n/a n/a 54.1
2024 1747 0.0 n/a 56

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 Moca-S

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 0 n/a n/a n/a
2023 985 n/a n/a 54.1
2024 1747 0.0 n/a 56

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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Moca-S ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Missouri alternative schools.

Students at Moca-S are 65% White, 15% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,747 students attended Moca-S.


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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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