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Educational Attainment

Includes categories: Less Than 9th Grade; 9th-12th Grade, No Diploma; High School Graduate (or Equivalent); Bachelor's Degree; Graduate or Professional Degree; Some College, No Degree; Associates Degree.

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YearByUnited StatesState of MissouriBoone CountyCity of ColumbiaColumbia Schools
2019 - 2023
Less Than 9th Grade

4.7%
10,732,389.0

2.7%
113,643.0

2.2%
2,489.0

2.2%
1,595.0

2.1%
1,922.0

9th-12th Grade, No Diploma

5.9%
13,497,828.0

5.7%
241,089.0

3.2%
3,627.0

2.5%
1,824.0

2.8%
2,534.0

High School Graduate (or Equivalent)

26.2%
59,836,489.0

30.3%
1,279,442.0

20.1%
22,739.0

16.9%
12,245.0

18.0%
16,888.0

Some College

19.4%
44,354,396.0

21.0%
887,058.0

16.3%
18,449.0

15.7%
11,319.0

18.4%
16,906.0

Associates Degree

8.8%
20,059,257.0

8.3%
350,970.0

7.1%
8,017.0

6.2%
4,461.0

6.4%
5,928.0

Bachelor's Degree

21.3%
48,591,540.0

19.6%
824,697.0

28.5%
32,131.0

30.1%
21,782.0

29.8%
27,429.0

Graduate or Professional Degree

13.7%
31,362,762.0

12.3%
520,533.0

22.5%
25,458.0

26.3%
19,038.0

24.5%
22,566.0

2018 - 2022
Less Than 9th Grade

4.7%
10,742,781.0

2.7%
114,380.0

2.0%
2,262.0

2.1%
1,513.0

1.9%
1,683.0

9th-12th Grade, No Diploma

6.1%
13,856,917.0

6.0%
250,583.0

3.2%
3,551.0

2.5%
1,775.0

2.8%
2,545.0

High School Graduate (or Equivalent)

26.4%
59,741,825.0

30.5%
1,280,433.0

20.6%
22,861.0

17.3%
12,257.0

18.7%
16,888.0

Some College

19.7%
44,692,390.0

21.4%
898,546.0

17.2%
19,039.0

16.2%
11,476.0

16.8%
15,166.0

Associates Degree

8.7%
19,815,732.0

8.2%
345,329.0

7.3%
8,106.0

6.6%
4,721.0

6.7%
6,043.0

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%
47,391,673.0

19.2%
804,597.0

27.9%
30,976.0

29.8%
21,128.0

29.2%
26,403.0

Graduate or Professional Degree

13.4%
30,359,674.0

12.0%
505,241.0

21.8%
24,215.0

25.5%
18,142.0

24.0%
21,744.0

2017 - 2021
Less Than 9th Grade

4.8%
10,793,507.0

2.8%
115,606.0

1.9%
2,159.0

2.0%
1,405.0

1.8%
1,644.0

9th-12th Grade, No Diploma

6.3%
14,256,849.0

6.3%
261,933.0

3.1%
3,383.0

2.5%
1,810.0

2.7%
2,426.0

High School Graduate (or Equivalent)

26.5%
59,636,386.0

30.5%
1,276,601.0

20.9%
23,120.0

17.5%
12,389.0

18.8%
17,025.0

Some College

20.0%
45,042,031.0

21.6%
905,553.0

18.2%
20,202.0

17.6%
12,478.0

17.9%
16,181.0

Associates Degree

8.7%
19,614,710.0

8.2%
342,927.0

7.4%
8,200.0

6.6%
4,716.0

6.8%
6,202.0

Bachelor's Degree

20.6%
46,354,332.0

18.9%
789,957.0

27.1%
30,021.0

28.4%
20,137.0

28.2%
25,548.0

Graduate or Professional Degree

13.1%
29,454,504.0

11.8%
495,242.0

21.4%
23,731.0

25.4%
18,060.0

23.9%
21,620.0

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Suggested citation: United States Census Bureau. American Community Survey, Educational Attainment for the Population 25 Years and Over. United States Census [Table B15003]. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as Educational Attainment. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4839 Educational Attainment Percent Suggested citation: Missouri Census Data Center. American Community Survey profile S8. Educational Attainment. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as Educational Attainment. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4839
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Kindergarten Entry Assessment (KEA)

Kindergarten entry assessment (KEA) is a one-time assessment designed to measure a child's skills and behaviors within the first few weeks of entering kindergarten. Using KEA data can help inform teachers and leaders of the number of children who are ready for school overall, as well as support instruction by meeting students where they are when they enter kindergarten.

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YearByColumbia Schools
2023
Total

48.7%

Black

33.8%

White

55.6%

Hispanic

38.1%

Suggested citation: Columbia Public Schools. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as Kindergarten entry assessment (KEA). https://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4937
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People With Disabilities Receiving Special Education Services by School District

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YearByState of MissouriColumbia SchoolsCentralia SchoolsHallsville SchoolsHarrisburg SchoolsSouthern Boone SchoolsSturgeon Schools
2024
Under 5

12,600.00

262.00

7.00

15.00

-

20.00

-

5-21

13.8%
118,188.0

11.5%
2,085.0

8.8%
114.0

10.6%
160.0

6.9%
40.0

9.6%
183.0

10.5%
233.0

2023
Under 5

11,722.00

227.00

8.00

9.00

-

15.00

8.00

5-21

13.4%
115,657.0

10.6%
1,930.0

8.5%
110.0

10.6%
159.0

6.5%
37.0

9.3%
181.0

9.9%
149.0

2022
Under 5

10,637.00

196.00

-

11.00

-

17.00

5.00

5-21

13.3%
114,899.0

10.3%
1,842.0

8.7%
113.0

9.9%
147.0

7.9%
44.0

8.9%
169.0

12.4%
50.0

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Suggested citation: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Special Education - Child Count by District. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as People with Disabilities Receiving Special Education by School District. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4840
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Poverty Rate by Educational Attainment

Poverty rates by educational attainment for people aged 25 and older. Warehouse data is updated twice a year and is as up to date as the data source when published.

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YearByUnited StatesState of MissouriBoone CountyCity of ColumbiaColumbia Schools
2019 - 2023
Less Than High School

24.0%
5,604,139.0

26.3%
88,933.0

22.6%
1,350.0

26.3%
868.0

27.2%
1,180.0

High School Graduate

14.0%
8,181,436.0

14.2%
175,835.0

15.7%
3,470.0

19.6%
2,301.0

17.7%
2,899.0

Some College

10.7%
6,142,567.0

10.4%
118,444.0

12.9%
2,936.0

15.0%
2,018.0

14.1%
2,446.0

Bachelor's Degree or More

5.0%
3,513,586.0

4.4%
54,953.0

8.0%
3,211.0

10.1%
2,777.0

8.9%
3,069.0

2018 - 2022
Less Than High School

24.0%
5,683,249.0

26.3%
91,568.0

22.2%
1,260.0

28.7%
918.0

27.2%
1,125.0

High School Graduate

13.7%
8,003,553.0

14.0%
173,232.0

15.0%
3,331.0

19.4%
2,276.0

16.9%
2,773.0

Some College

10.5%
6,062,192.0

10.3%
118,373.0

12.0%
2,889.0

13.6%
1,925.0

13.3%
2,422.0

Bachelor's Degree or More

4.9%
3,368,325.0

4.3%
52,055.0

7.6%
2,999.0

9.2%
2,450.0

8.3%
2,774.0

2017 - 2021
Less Than High School

23.9%
5,781,450.0

25.9%
93,220.0

24.0%
1,292.0

28.7%
893.0

27.7%
1,100.0

High School Graduate

13.5%
7,859,604.0

13.5%
166,565.0

12.8%
2,888.0

16.0%
1,919.0

14.6%
2,420.0

Some College

10.4%
5,998,285.0

10.1%
117,016.0

11.2%
2,819.0

12.7%
1,916.0

12.3%
2,394.0

Bachelor's Degree or More

4.8%
3,248,758.0

4.0%
48,890.0

7.0%
2,760.0

8.6%
2,316.0

7.6%
2,540.0

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Suggested citation: United States Census Bureau. American Community Survey, Poverty Status in the Past 12 Months of Individuals by Educational Attainment. United States Census [Table C17003]. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as Poverty Rate by Educational Attainment.http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4812
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School Attendance: % Students Attending at Least 90% of School Days: Grade 6

Percentage of students with an attendance rate of 90% or above in grade 6.

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YearByColumbia Schools
2024 - 2025
Total

72.7%

Black

58.0%

White

80.2%

Hispanic

65.3%

2023 - 2024
Total

74.4%

Black

58.9%

White

81.3%

Hispanic

70.7%

2022 - 2023
Total

63.5%

Black

49.2%

White

71.9%

Hispanic

61.8%

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Suggested citation: Columbia Public Schools. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as School Attendance: % of Students Attending at Least 90% of School Days: Grade 6. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4840
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School Attendance: % Students Attending at Least 90% of School Days: Grade 8

Percentage of students with an attendance rate of 90% or above in grade 8.

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YearByColumbia Schools
2024 - 2025
Total

71.2%

Black

58.5%

White

77.2%

Hispanic

63.9%

2023 - 2024
Total

71.4%

Black

54.9%

White

78.8%

Hispanic

68.6%

2022 - 2023
Total

58.1%

Black

50.5%

White

68.2%

Hispanic

52.2%

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Suggested citation: Columbia Public Schools. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as School Attendance: % of Students Attending at Least 90% of School Days: Grade 8. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4840
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Students At Risk for School Disengagement (Student Rated)

This scale measures student disconnection and detachment from school. A sample item is “I do not enjoy coming to school.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

13.1%

10.7%

2023 - 2024
Total

13.3%

11.4%

Black

17.2%

-

White

12.2%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

16.6%

11.8%

Black

19.2%

16.7%

White

16.1%

11.9%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At Risk for School Disengagement (Student Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4915
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Students At-Risk for Attention and Academic Issues (Student Rated)

This scale measures student problems with attention and academics. A sample item is “I have trouble finishing my work.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

18.3%

11.6%

2023 - 2024
Total

18.8%

12.2%

Black

26.7%

-

White

16.7%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

23.4%

13.0%

Black

29.4%

16.7%

White

22.2%

12.9%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-Risk for Attention and Academic Issues (Student Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4913
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Students At-Risk for Attention and Academic Issues (Teacher Rated)

This scale measures student problems with attention and academics. A sample item is “Does not complete assignments.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

22.4%

14.4%

2023 - 2024
Total

22.5%

14.4%

Black

39.6%

-

White

16.4%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

20.2%

14.5%

Black

35.7%

21.8%

White

15.1%

14.1%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-Risk for Attention and Academic Issues (Teacher Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4918
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Students At-Risk for Being Mean to Others (Student Rated)

This scale measures tendencies to be unkind to others. A sample item is “I am mean to others.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

14.1%

10.6%

2023 - 2024
Total

14.3%

10.4%

Black

22.6%

-

White

11.6%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

15.2%

9.8%

Black

22.8%

19.4%

White

12.5%

9.3%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-Risk for Being Mean to Others (Student Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4916
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Students At-Risk for Being Mean to Others (Teacher Rated)

This scale measures tendencies to be unkind to others. A sample item is “Spreads rumors about other students.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

11.4%

10.0%

2023 - 2024
Total

12.2%

8.0%

Black

23.8%

-

White

8.3%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

9.0%

8.7%

Black

17.8%

5.0%

White

6.1%

8.7%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-Risk for Being Mean to Others (Teacher Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4919
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Students At-Risk for Bullying (Student Rated)

This indicator is measured by a single item: “I am bullied by others.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

6.1%

5.3%

2023 - 2024
Total

5.9%

4.6%

Black

8.6%

-

White

5.4%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

5.2%

5.0%

Black

7.0%

0.2%

White

4.6%

4.6%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-Risk for Bullying (Student Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4924
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Students At-Risk for Bullying (Teacher Rated)

This indicator is measured by a single item rated by teachers: Is the student bullied? Yes/no. Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

2.9%

3.1%

2023 - 2024
Total

3.4%

2.4%

Black

4.1%

-

White

3.4%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

2.0%

2.1%

Black

2.3%

2.5%

White

2.1%

2.2%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-Risk for Bullying (Teacher Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4925
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Students At-Risk for Emotion Regulation Issues (Student Rated)

This scale measures student inability to regulate negative emotions. A sample item is “I have a hard time controlling my temper.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

18.5%

13.0%

2023 - 2024
Total

18.5%

12.5%

Black

29.2%

16.8%

White

15.4%

18.5%

2022 - 2023
Total

17.6%

14.0%

Black

30.5%

27.8%

White

14.1%

13.8%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-Risk for Emotion Regulation Issues (Student Rated) http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4914
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Students At-Risk for Emotion Regulation Issues (Teacher Rated)

This scale measures student inability to regulate negative emotions. A sample item is “Is easily irritated.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

16.0%

10.3%

2023 - 2024
Total

15.4%

9.3%

Black

28.7%

-

White

11.5%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

12.1%

9.0%

Black

22.5%

12.6%

White

8.8%

9.1%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-risk for Emotion Regulation Issues (Teacher Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4920
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Students At-risk for Externalizing Behavior Issues (Student Rated)

This scale measures externalizing behaviors—students’ outward behaviors in which they act negatively on the external environment. A sample item is “I disrupt class.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

15.1%

9.5%

2023 - 2024
Total

15.7%

9.7%

Black

30.3%

-

White

10.9%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

15.1%

9.5%

Black

27.1%

12.5%

White

11.2%

9.3%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-risk for Externalizing Behavior Issues (Student Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4912
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Students At-risk for Externalizing Behavior Issues (Teacher Rated)

This scale measures externalizing behaviors—students’ outward behaviors in which they act negatively on the external environment. A sample item is “Is physically aggressive.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

15.0%

11.3%

2023 - 2024
Total

15.0%

9.3%

Black

29.7%

-

White

10.0%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

11.8%

9.0%

Black

23.6%

15.1%

White

7.9%

8.8%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-risk for Externalizing Behavior Issues (Teacher Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4921
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Students At-Risk for Internalizing Behavior Issues (Student Rated)

This scale measures internalizing behaviors—students’ negative thoughts about their emotions that are mostly expressed internally (within the individual). A sample item is “In the past month I felt like I did not matter.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

15.2%

11.9%

2023 - 2024
Total

16.5%

11.6%

Black

18.7%

-

White

16.0%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

19.0%

12.9%

Black

19.2%

16.7%

White

19.2%

12.6%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-Risk for Internalizing Behavior Issues (Student Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4911
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Students At-Risk for Internalizing Behavior Issues (Teacher Rated)

This scale measures internalizing behaviors—students’ negative thoughts about their emotions that are mostly expressed internally (within the individual). A sample item is “Poor self-esteem.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

13.4%

11.6%

2023 - 2024
Total

13.5%

10.9%

Black

17.6%

-

White

12.2%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

10.1%

10.3%

Black

13.2%

8.4%

White

9.0%

9.9%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-Risk for Internalizing Behavior Issues (Teacher Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4922
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Students At-Risk for Peer Relation Problems (Student Rated)

This scale measures student relationship issues with peers. A sample item is “I do not cooperate with others.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

12.0%

8.7%

2023 - 2024
Total

12.6%

8.7%

Black

16.8%

-

White

10.6%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

16.6%

10.2%

Black

21.8%

11.1%

White

14.5%

10.2%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-Risk for Peer Relation Problems (Student Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4910
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Students At-Risk for Peer Relation Problems (Teacher Rated)

This scales measures student relationship issues with peers. A sample item is “I do not cooperate with others.” Percent of students scoring one standard deviation above the mean on the scale. Data are collected through a universal screening using both teacher (K-12) and student report (3-12), occurring two times per year.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsRural Boone County
2024 - 2025
Total

12.7%

9.4%

2023 - 2024
Total

12.6%

8.0%

Black

19.5%

-

White

10.6%

-

2022 - 2023
Total

10.2%

7.9%

Black

16.0%

6.7%

White

8.6%

8.1%

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Suggested citation: Boone County Schools Mental Health Coalition. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard Indicator as Students At-Risk for Peer Relation Problems (Teacher Rated). http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4923
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High School Graduation Rate by School District (Adjusted 4 Year)

The adjusted 4-year high school graduation rate is the percentage of students grades 9-12 enrolled in public schools that graduated within four years. The adjustment accounts for transfers in and out of a school district.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsCentralia SchoolsHallsville SchoolsHarrisburg SchoolsSouthern Boone SchoolsSturgeon Schools
2025
Total

89.0%

95.5%

95.7%

95.7%

96.5%

95.5%

Black

81.0%

-

-

-

-

100.0%

White

93.1%

97.1%

96.2%

97.6%

96.7%

94.3%

Hispanic

81.4%

-

-

-

100.0%

30.0%

2024
Total

90.0%

96.9%

93.1%

93.9%

95.9%

91.4%

Black

81.4%

-

-

-

-

100.0%

White

93.4%

98.9%

93.7%

95.5%

95.0%

91.0%

Hispanic

84.3%

-

-

-

95.70

80.0%

2023
Total

87.7%

99.0%

96.0%

94.3%

94.1%

86.8%

Black

77.4%

-

-

-

-

62.5%

White

90.7%

98.9%

95.5%

93.6%

94.5%

88.7%

Hispanic

87.0%

-

100.0%

-

-

77.8%

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Suggested citation: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as High School Graduation by School District. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4848
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High School Graduates Scoring Above National Average on ACT by School District

Percentage of high school graduates who scored above the national average on the ACT. This data is listed by school district.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsCentralia SchoolsHallsville SchoolsHarrisburg SchoolsSouthern Boone SchoolsSturgeon Schools
2024 - 2025
Total

51.0%
591.0

68.1%
32.0

53.3%
49.0

56.4%
22.0

38.6%
44.0

30.0%
21.0

2023 - 2024
Total

50.6%
583.0

59.6%
31.0

64.3%
54.0

37.8%
17.0

45.9%
51.0

18.3%
13.0

2022 - 2023
Total

55.6%
602.0

52.8%
28.0

48.8%
41.0

47.8%
22.0

44.7%
55.0

42.5%
17.0

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Suggested citation: Missouri Department of Secondary Education. District ACT. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as High School Graduates Scoring Above National Average on ACT by School District. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4831
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High School Graduates Entering 2-Year College, 4-Year College, or Employment by School District

Percent of high school graduates who are entering a 2- or 4-year college or who have obtained employment. This indicator is used to represent college and career readiness. Data is available by school district.

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YearByState of MissouriColumbia SchoolsCentralia SchoolsHallsville SchoolsHarrisburg SchoolsSouthern Boone SchoolsSturgeon Schools
2025
2-Year College

22.4%

19.3%

31.3%

27.0%

32.7%

27.1%

18.0%

4-Year College

33.7%

46.2%

30.2%

40.0%

28.6%

49.2%

7.7%

Employment

29.4%

20.5%

30.2%

30.0%

30.6%

5.1%

45.0%

Military

2.2%

2.7%

-

-

-

-

-

Postsecondary (Technical) Institution

4.5%

4.6%

-

-

-

13.6%

2.7%

2024
2-Year College

22.8%

20.0%

26.0%

24.0%

24.0%

28.6%

15.3%

4-Year College

34.3%

48.7%

30.0%

30.0%

30.0%

38.3%

14.4%

Employment

29.1%

22.6%

37.0%

35.0%

35.0%

17.3%

27.0%

Military

1.9%

1.6%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

Postsecondary (Technical) Institution

3.5%

2.2%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

9.8%

10.8%

2023
2-Year College

22.7%

15.6%

38.7%

27.5%

20.0%

29.9%

38.7%

4-Year College

33.8%

47.7%

24.5%

38.5%

42.9%

41.1%

0.0%

Employment

28.9%

20.5%

27.4%

27.5%

37.1%

21.5%

48.4%

Military

2.0%

1.5%

4.7%

0.0%

0.0%

4.7%

0.0%

Postsecondary (Technical) Institution

2.9%

0.9%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

0.0%

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Suggested citation: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. District Graduate Follow-up. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as Where High School Graduates Go. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4764
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School Attendance: % Students Attending at Least 90% of School Days: K-12

Percentage of students with an attendance rate of 90% or above, all grades.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsCentralia SchoolsHallsville SchoolsHarrisburg SchoolsSouthern Boone SchoolsSturgeon Schools
2024 - 2025
Total

75.7%

88.0%

85.2%

85.6%

85.6%

80.1%

2022 - 2023
Total

73.6%

86.0%

84.2%

83.2%

84.7%

80.3%

2021 - 2022
Total

67.7%

80.9%

85.0%

83.2%

87.3%

75.1%

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Suggested citation: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. District Report Card. Cited in the Boone Indicators dashboard as School Attendance: % of Students Attending at Least 90% of School Days: K-12. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4846
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Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced in English Language Arts MAP: Grade 3

Percentage of students in Grade 3 who scored proficient of above on the Language Arts section of the MAP test. Data is available at the school district level. Note there is no data for the 2019-2020 academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsCentralia SchoolsHallsville SchoolsHarrisburg SchoolsSouthern Boone SchoolsSturgeon Schools
2024 - 2025
Total

43.8%

42.7%

41.2%

-

53.2%

24.5%

Black

19.2%

-

-

-

-

-

White

57.8%

-

-

-

-

-

Hispanic

28.6%

-

-

-

-

-

2023 - 2024
Total

41.0%

36.8%

47.5%

43.7%

55.3%

17.7%

Black

16.5%

-

-

-

-

-

White

53.9%

-

-

-

-

-

Hispanic

32.0%

-

-

-

-

-

2022 - 2023
Total

38.2%

33.6%

38.2%

-

46.6%

29.5%

Black

14.7%

-

-

-

-

-

White

48.2%

-

-

-

-

-

Hispanic

31.9%

-

-

-

-

-

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Suggested citation: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. State of Missouri Report Card – Missouri Comprehensive Data Center. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard. Indicator: Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced on English Language Arts MAP: Grade 3.http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4845
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Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced in English Language Arts MAP: Grade 6

Percentage of students in Grade 6 who scored proficient or above on the Language Arts section of the MAP test. Data is available at the school district level. Note there is no data for the 2019-2020 academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsCentralia SchoolsHallsville SchoolsHarrisburg SchoolsSouthern Boone SchoolsSturgeon Schools
2024 - 2025
Total

40.1%

39.5%

48.2%

49.9%

45.1%

30.8%

Black

10.8%

-

-

-

-

-

White

54.8%

-

-

-

-

-

Hispanic

22.7%

-

-

-

-

-

2023 - 2024
Total

39.8%

35.2%

42.5%

-

47.3%

30.8%

Black

13.2%

-

-

-

-

-

White

52.3%

-

-

-

-

-

Hispanic

33.0%

-

-

-

-

-

2022 - 2023
Total

40.3%

30.5%

42.4%

34.8%

46.6%

37.7%

Black

13.5%

-

-

-

-

-

White

51.9%

-

-

-

-

-

Hispanic

26.1%

-

-

-

-

-

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Suggested citation: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. State of Missouri Report Card – Missouri Comprehensive Data Center. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard. Indicator: Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced on English Language Arts MAP: Grade 6. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4844
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Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced in Math MAP: Grade 6

Percentage of students in Grade 6 who scored proficient or above on the Math section of the MAP test. Data is available at the school district level. Note there is no data for the 2019-2020 academic year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsCentralia SchoolsHallsville SchoolsHarrisburg SchoolsSouthern Boone SchoolsSturgeon Schools
2024 - 2025
Total

46.6%

60.3%

59.4%

-

57.4%

19.3%

Black

14.3%

-

-

-

-

-

White

61.1%

-

-

-

-

-

Hispanic

37.4%

-

-

-

-

-

2023 - 2024
Total

44.0%

52.2%

62.3%

44.6%

58.0%

21.3%

Black

14.1%

-

-

-

-

-

White

57.5%

-

-

-

-

-

Hispanic

33.8%

-

-

-

-

-

2022 - 2023
Total

42.0%

44.2%

56.8%

-

60.3%

22.6%

Black

14.0%

-

-

-

-

-

White

53.2%

-

-

-

-

-

Hispanic

26.6%

-

-

-

-

-

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Suggested citation: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. State of Missouri Report Card – Missouri Comprehensive Data Center. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as Students Scoring Proficient or Advanced in Math MAP: Grade 6. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4843
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School District Discipline Incidents per 100 students, K-12

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YearByColumbia SchoolsCentralia SchoolsHallsville SchoolsHarrisburg SchoolsSouthern Boone SchoolsSturgeon Schools
2024 - 2025
Total

0.90
168.00

0.50
6.00

1.70
26.00

-

2.40
46.00

1.70
7.00

2023 - 2024
Total

0.90
159.00

0.90
12.00

-

-

0.50
9.00

-

2022 - 2023
Total

0.90
161.00

0.60
8.00

1.40
21.00

-

1.00
20.00

-

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Suggested citation: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. District Discipline Incidents. Cited in the Boone Indicators dashboard as School District Discipline Incidents, K-12. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4827
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Students per Teacher Ratio, K-12 by School District

Ratio of students per teacher for grades K-12. Data is available by school district.

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YearByColumbia SchoolsCentralia SchoolsHallsville SchoolsHarrisburg SchoolsSouthern Boone SchoolsSturgeon Schools
2024 - 2025
Total

16.00

17.00

17.00

16.00

15.00

25.00

2023 - 2024
Total

16.00

17.00

18.00

15.00

15.00

70.00

2022 - 2023
Total

17.00

17.00

18.00

15.00

16.00

46.00

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Suggested citation: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. District Report Card. Cited in the Boone Indicators Dashboard as Students per Teacher Ratio, K-12 by School District. http://booneindicators.org/IndicatorView.aspx?id=4765
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