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Schools in Goodman · Neosho R-V School District

Goodman’s public schools outscore 55% of Missouri districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Goodman, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
42%
▼ 1 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
39%
▼ 0 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▲ 1 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$10.9K
▼ 25% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.3
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
2,555 students on the public path
In brief

Goodman’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 39% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $10,881 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Neosho JR. High, then Neosho High. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Goodman’s grade

B Test scoresC Graduation

B: better than 55% of Missouri school districts. Graduation is above the Missouri average; test scores are below it.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 55%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (628)Better than 54%
B−BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,568 test results and a graduating class of 348 could put Goodman anywhere from B− to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Goodman’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,556 in math, 2,581 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Goodman, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–4Goodman Elem.Neosho R-V School DistrictB
7–8Neosho JR. Highin NeoshoB
9–12Neosho Highin NeoshoB−

Goodman’s public schools are run by Neosho R-V School District, which also serves Neosho. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Neosho R-V School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 9 schools · 4,998 students, up 12% since 2020–21 · 15.3 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$10,881MO $14,569 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Close to the state in reading

Reading42%
State average 43.2% · 2581 students tested
Math39%
State average 39.2% · 2556 students tested

Goodman vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Goodman’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GoodmanBNeosho R-V

Every school in Goodman

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Goodmanby address
Goodman Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–4
B
272 students13:1Rate it →
Also serving Goodmanin other towns
Neosho JR. High
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Neosho
B
753 students15:1Rate it →
Neosho High
High · Grades 9–12 · Neosho
B−
1,530 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Goodman’s schools

Are Goodman’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Missouri: the public schools Goodman children attend outscore 55% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 54%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Goodman in?

Neosho R-V School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,998 students in 9 schools (2024–25).

Where do Goodman kids go to high school?

Neosho High in Neosho, with 1,530 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Goodman’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in Neosho R-V School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Goodman spend per student?

$10,881 in Neosho R-V School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.