Photo: en:User:Cngodles · CC BY 2.5New Madrid’s public schools score below 78% of Missouri districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 18% of New Madrid’s students scored proficient, below the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving New Madrid, 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.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.
New Madrid’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 623 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of New Madrid’s, its schools beat 16%, lower than their 22% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 28% of tested students were proficient in reading and 18% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri (the state reports New Madrid’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,596 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 6 the district’s path is Central Middle School, then Central High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Immaculate Conception School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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.
What’s behind New Madrid’s grade
C−: better than 22% of Missouri school districts, #206 of 247 Missouri towns. Graduation is above the Missouri average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve New Madrid, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in New Madrid
New Madrid Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in New Madrid
New Madrid Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in New Madrid
New Madrid Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in New Madrid
New Madrid Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in New Madrid
New Madrid Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in New Madrid
New Madrid Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in New Madrid
New Madrid Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 250 students · 11:1 students per teacher
6th grade in New Madrid
Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 276 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in New Madrid
Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 276 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in New Madrid
Central Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 276 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in New Madrid
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 361 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in New Madrid
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 361 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in New Madrid
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 361 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in New Madrid
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 361 students · 11:1 students per teacher
New Madrid’s public schools are run by New Madrid County R-I School District, which also serves Canalou, Catron, Elk and Howardville and others. 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.
Well below the state in reading
New Madrid vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share New Madrid’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| New Madrid | C− | New Madrid County R-I |
Every school in New Madrid
4 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).
Questions about New Madrid’s schools
Are New Madrid’s schools good?
On Missouri’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools New Madrid children attend score below 78% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #206 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 16%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is New Madrid in?
New Madrid County R-I School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,259 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do New Madrid kids go to high school?
Central High School, with 361 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is New Madrid’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in New Madrid County R-I School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does New Madrid spend per student?
$16,596 in New Madrid County R-I School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in New Madrid?
Yes: Immaculate Conception School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 52 students).
Parents talk
What New Madrid families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near New Madrid → They have their own page.
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.