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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NODAWAY-HOLT R-VII·NCES 292256001234

Nodaway-Holt MS/HS

318 S Taylor St, Graham, MO 64455 · (660) 939-2135 · Nodaway County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL89 STUDENTS
Enrollment
89
High
DISTRICT 103 · STATE 501
Student : Teacher
9.3:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.6:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
55%
49 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
18
Grade 8
17
Grade 9
14
Grade 10
17
Grade 11
11
Grade 12
12
Student demographics
White
8798%
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 67%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 15%
Two+
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
5056%
Female
3944%

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Test scores

MO DVT (Growth) 2024-25 . Growth Percentile vs Peers
English Language Arts
21.4%
MO avg 49.5% . -9.0pp since 2023
Source: MO DVT (Growth). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.2%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.2pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
89
-12 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.3:1
was 9.8:1
% White
98%
was 96%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Nodaway-Holt MS/HS

Set in Graham, Missouri, Nodaway-Holt MS/HS is a rural-scale high school, part of NODAWAY-HOLT R-VII. It serves 89 students across grades 7 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 501 students per school, that is 82% leaner than typical.

Within NODAWAY-HOLT R-VII, which oversees 2 schools and 205 students, Nodaway-Holt MS/HS is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Nodaway-Holt MS/HS lists that 98% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority.

In terms of school funding signals, Nodaway-Holt MS/HS records 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 9.3:1. The state averages around 12.2:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 55% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is above Nodaway County's rate of about 39%.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Nodaway-Holt MS/HS tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 50.2% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 50.5%.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Nodaway County indicate median household earnings sit near $59,315, about 28% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Nodaway County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,410 students), of which Nodaway-Holt MS/HS is one.

NODAWAY-HOLT ELEM. is the nearest neighboring public school, about 2.0 miles from this campus. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Nodaway-Holt MS/HS ranks 4th on composite proficiency, ahead of the local average of 44.1%.

Nodaway-Holt MS/HS operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Nodaway-Holt MS/HS's enrollment has declined 12% since 2018, when it stood at 101 (now 89).

On allk12, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Nodaway County at a glance

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Population
20,774
Census ACS
Median income
$59,315
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
2,410 students

Quick facts

School name
Nodaway-Holt MS/HS
District
NODAWAY-HOLT R-VII
Address
318 S Taylor St, Graham, MO 64455
Phone
(660) 939-2135
County
Nodaway County
Level
High
Grade range
07–12
Total enrollment
89
Teachers (FTE)
10
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
49 (55%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
292256001234
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Nodaway-Holt MS/HS
How many students attend Nodaway-Holt MS/HS?
Nodaway-Holt MS/HS enrolls approximately 89 students in grades 07-12.
What grades does Nodaway-Holt MS/HS serve?
Nodaway-Holt MS/HS serves grades 07-12.
How many teachers does Nodaway-Holt MS/HS have?
Nodaway-Holt MS/HS employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Nodaway-Holt MS/HS?
Student demographics at Nodaway-Holt MS/HS are roughly 98% White, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Nodaway-Holt MS/HS?
Nodaway-Holt MS/HS is overseen by NODAWAY-HOLT R-VII in Nodaway County.
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