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Schools in Oronogo · Webb City R-VII School District

Oronogo’s public schools outscore 90% of Missouri districts

On the state math tests, 57% of Oronogo’s students scored proficient, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Oronogo, 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.

#32of 247 Missouri townsK–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
58%
▲ 15 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
57%
▲ 18 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
93%
▲ 4 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$10.6K
▼ 28% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.1
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
2,565 students on the public path
In brief

Oronogo’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 58% and math 57% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $10,561 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Harry S. Truman Elem., then Webb City JR. High, then Webb City High. 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 Oronogo’s grade

A+ Test scoresB Graduation

A: better than 90% of Missouri school districts, #32 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 90%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (309)Better than 88%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,468 test results and a graduating class of 318 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Oronogo’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,456 in math, 2,479 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–1Bess Truman Primary CTR.Webb City R-VII School DistrictNo scores
2–4Harry S. Truman Elem.Webb City R-VII School DistrictA+
7–8Webb City JR. Highin Webb CityA−
9–12Webb City Highin Webb CityB

Oronogo’s public schools are run by Webb City R-VII School District, which also serves Airport Drive, Alba, Carterville and Neck City 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.

Webb City R-VII School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 11 schools · 4,623 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 15.1 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$10,561MO $14,569 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading58%
State average 43.2% · 2479 students tested
Math57%
State average 39.2% · 2456 students tested

Oronogo vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
OronogoAWebb City R-VII

Every school in Oronogo

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).

District schools in Oronogoby address
Bess Truman Primary CTR.
Elementary · Grades K–1 · Webb City
188 students14:1Rate it →
Harry S. Truman Elem.
Elementary · Grades 2–4 · Webb City
A+
287 students16:1Rate it →
Also serving Oronogoin other towns
Webb City JR. High
Middle · Grades 7–8 · Webb City
A−
709 students15:1Rate it →
Webb City High
High · Grades 9–12 · Webb City
B
1,381 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Oronogo’s schools

Are Oronogo’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Oronogo children attend outscore 90% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #32 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Oronogo in?

Webb City R-VII School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,623 students in 11 schools (2024–25).

Where do Oronogo kids go to high school?

Webb City High in Webb City, with 1,381 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Oronogo’s graduation rate?

93% of the class of 2023 in Webb City R-VII School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Oronogo spend per student?

$10,561 in Webb City R-VII 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.