D
Needs Improvement
40/100

W. E. Sears Youth Ctr.

📚 05 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 9400 SEARS LN, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Graduation
D
49% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
61
Students
enrolled
6.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)60%1/10049% graduate on time
🏫 Resources40%73/100No state test results were reported for this school

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

🎓 Graduation rate49% (−39 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 9400 SEARS LN
City Poplar Bluff
ZIP Code 63901
District 2900009
NCES School ID 290000901178
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 63901

Understanding the community around W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,157
Per Capita Income $24,392
Poverty Rate 14.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 15.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%
High School or Higher 84.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $133,700
Median Rent $729
Owner-Occupied 63.2%
Renter-Occupied 36.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for W. E. Sears Youth Ctr..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 100.0%
Female 0.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.3%
Black 32.8%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 61
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 6.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for W. E. Sears Youth Ctr.?
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend W. E. Sears Youth Ctr.?
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. has 61 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.8:1.
What grades does W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. serve?
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. serves grades 05 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. receive per student?
W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around W. E. Sears Youth Ctr. in 63901 ▼
Avg Home Value
$173,214
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,000
1-Year Change
+9.9%
% Renters
36.8%

Other Schools in 63901

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026