The reported proficiency rate for English language arts is 72%.
Original Research by School Decision on Weaubleau High
Weaubleau High is a regular public school serving seventh through twelfth grade in a small, rural Hickory County town. The student body is small, and a substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Nearly all students are white, with a very small number of Hispanic or multiracial students; data on special education and English learner enrollment was not available. The school sits within the Weaubleau R-III district, which operates out of a single campus on Center Street, also used as the community's polling place.
The town of Weaubleau is compact, with a limited commercial base. Housing values are well below state and national medians, reflecting the area’s lower cost of living. The local economy is small, with few business establishments, and the school district itself is likely a key employer. The population has fluctuated over decades and has seen only modest recent growth. Families considering the area will find a quiet, rural setting with few amenities in town; the county seat and larger nearby towns are a drive away.
On state assessments, Weaubleau High reported results in a way that leaves a mixed picture. For the most recent testing period, seventh-grade English language arts showed a strong proficiency rate, and overall across the subjects and grades that could be reported, the school placed in the top quarter of Hickory County districts. However, mathematics results for both seventh and eighth grade were suppressed because of small group sizes, and the same was true for eighth-grade science and eighth-grade English language arts. Only a single grade-level subject—seventh-grade ELA—had a reported figure. That means the top-quartile ranking rests on a narrow base, and a parent may want to ask the school about math and science performance directly, especially because those subjects are key for college and career readiness. No graduation rate was available in the data, which is an important gap for a school that serves seniors; a parent should confirm this figure with the district.
The school offers no listed data on course access, advanced placement, dual credit, or career-technical programs. The absence of program information does not mean such offerings do not exist—many small rural schools provide partnerships with area colleges or vocational centers—but it is something to investigate. Similarly, data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, and staffing was not present in the source materials.
Weaubleau High is best suited for a family seeking a very small, familiar school environment in a low-cost rural area. The student body is homogeneous, and the community is tight-knit. The academic picture has a single bright spot in middle-school reading, but too many other indicators are missing to form a complete judgment. A parent who values measurable outcomes across subjects and wants to see high school completion rates should plan to speak directly with the school and district to fill in the gaps this profile leaves open.
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