JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the statewide Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the 2024-25 school year.

The latest scores show the state's public schools have meaningful gains over the past year.

Key highlights from the new data show more than 92 percent of Missouri public school students that meet or exceed state expectations. More than 310 public schools improved their APR scores in 2025. Missouri's attendance rate, graduation rate, and Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) scores also improved.

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