The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently released a top 10 list of highest performing schools on the Missouri Assessment Program tests for the 2008 school year.

The schools are divided into three categories: schools with less than 250 students, schools with 250-500 students, and schools with more than 500 students.

The Kingsville R-I School District placed in the top 10 in 11th grade communication arts for schools with 250-500 students.  The lists are based on the percentage of students in each area who score at the proficient or advanced level.