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Schools in Strafford · Strafford R-VI School District

Strafford’s public schools outscore 78% of Missouri districts

On the state reading tests, 53% of Strafford’s students scored proficient, above the Missouri average (43%). The grade covers the public school district serving Strafford, 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.

#73of 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
53%
▲ 10 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
45%
▲ 6 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 1–5 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.6K
▲ 14% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.2
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
1,408 students on the public path
In brief

Strafford’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 45% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,574 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 1 the district’s path is Strafford Elem., then Strafford Middle, then Strafford High. Enrollment is up 8% 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 Strafford’s grade

A− Test scoresC+ Graduation

A−: better than 78% of Missouri school districts, #73 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 78%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (599)Better than 81%
BAA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 726 test results and a graduating class of 87 could put Strafford anywhere from B to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Strafford’s students in the tested grades sat them (731 in math, 720 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–KCogdill Early Childhood CenterStrafford R-VI School DistrictNo scores
1–4Strafford Elem.Strafford R-VI School DistrictA
5–8Strafford MiddleStrafford R-VI School DistrictB+
9–12Strafford HighStrafford R-VI School DistrictA−

Strafford’s public schools are run by Strafford R-VI School District. 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.

Strafford R-VI School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,408 students, up 8% since 2020–21 · 14.2 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$16,574MO $14,569 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 43.2% · 720 students tested
Math45%
State average 39.2% · 731 students tested

Strafford vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
StraffordA−Strafford R-VI

Every school in Strafford

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 Straffordby address
Cogdill Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–K
180 students13:1Rate it →
Strafford Elem.
Elementary · Grades 1–4
A
380 students12:1Rate it →
Strafford Middle
Middle · Grades 5–8
B+
411 students16:1Rate it →
Strafford High
High · Grades 9–12
A−
437 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Strafford’s schools

Are Strafford’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Strafford children attend outscore 78% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #73 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 81%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Strafford in?

Strafford R-VI School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,408 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Strafford kids go to high school?

Strafford High, with 437 students; its own test results earn an A−.

What is Strafford’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Strafford R-VI School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Strafford spend per student?

$16,574 in Strafford R-VI 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.