The reported proficiency rate for English language arts is 41%.
Original Research by School Decision on Maysville Jr.-sr. High
Maysville Jr.-Sr. High serves students from seventh grade through twelfth grade in the rural county seat of Maysville, Missouri. It is a regular public school with a combined junior and senior high structure, meaning that students in early adolescence and those nearing graduation share the same building and faculty. The school is part of the Maysville R-I district, which operates just two schools in town, giving the entire district a close-knit, small-scale feel.
The academic picture is partially visible and partially obscured by the school’s size. State testing results for the most recent year are available for only one grade and subject: seventh-grade English language arts, where roughly two in five students scored at the proficient level or above. Results for eighth-grade math, eighth-grade English language arts, eighth-grade science, and seventh-grade math are all suppressed, meaning the tested groups were too small to report publicly under state privacy rules — a common reality for a school with around forty students per grade. Parents looking for a full profile of academic performance across all subjects and grades will find the available data incomplete. The school does not report a four-year graduation rate, so that metric is absent from this profile.
Within the small universe of DeKalb County districts — there are four in total — the school’s overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile. That index averages the reported proficiency rates across tested subjects and grades, and here the school sits above the midpoint for the county. It is worth noting that with only one non-suppressed subject to work with, the comparison rests on a narrow base. Still, among the county’s districts, this school’s reported achievement is on the stronger side.
The student body is small, with a total enrollment that is modest for a school spanning six grade levels. The composition is overwhelmingly white, with a very small number of students identifying as Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, or two or more races. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the economic mix of the community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available.
Maysville itself is a traditional small town with a population that has seen a gradual decline over the past two decades and appears to have roughly stabilized. The school sits on West Main Street, integrated into the town’s grid rather than set apart on a remote campus, with the DeKalb County Courthouse anchoring the center. Housing in the area is moderately priced compared to state and national benchmarks, and the cost of living is below the national average. The town is part of the St. Joseph metropolitan area, but the daily experience is that of a quiet rural county seat.
In spring 2024, voters in the Maysville R-I district approved a bond issue to fund security improvements, classroom updates, and a new transportation building. The district stated that the debt service levy would remain unchanged, meaning no tax increase for residents. The measure passed by a wide margin, signaling community support for school infrastructure. Families can expect upgraded facilities in the near term without an added financial burden.
There are some gaps in the data that a parent may want to explore further with the school. Course offerings, advanced placement or dual-credit opportunities, staffing ratios, disciplinary climate, and attendance patterns are not available in this profile. The school’s size may limit the breadth of electives and specialized programs, but the bond-funded improvements point to an active investment in the physical plant. For families who value a small, rural school where the same teachers and administrators know students across multiple years, Maysville Jr.-Sr. High offers that setting, with academic performance that, where measurable, holds up well against nearby districts.
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