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At every level of the community, Northwest Missouri State University is an intricate part of Maryville’s intellectual, cultural, recreational and economic life. University professors, administrators and students are involved in numerous activities throughout our community. They serve on advisory boards for the city, as well as the Maryville City Council, they work closely with area businesses and enhance public school programs.

Northwest Missouri State University is known as the Electronic Campus, as every residence hall room and faculty office has its own networked computer. Northwest is the first campus in the nation to have a comprehensive computer system of this kind and the program continues to expand.

With an enrollment of over 6,600, Northwest offers courses in a balanced selection of degree opportunities and is committed to providing the ideal learning environment.

Northwest also features the Missouri Academy, an accelerated residential program for Missouri high school-age students academically talented in science and math. The Academy offers an opportunity for exceptional students to live and work in a community of peers while earning college credits and a high school diploma. The two-year program of college coursework is tailored to individual abilities and taught by Northwest faculty.

The Maryville R-II School system includes an elementary, middle, high and technical school with a combined enrollment of 1,874. All facilities have an Accredited rating, the highest obtainable under the Missouri School Improvement Program. Seventy-five percent of the students graduating from Maryville High School have completed and obtained a College Prep Certificate. The teacher to student ratio is 1:17.

Technology is an important part of everyday instruction. Kindergarten students begin with keyboarding skills which continues through computer applications at the high school level. A number of classes have units which deal with electronic research. Six computer labs are located throughout the district schools. On average there are ten computers per classroom. The computer to student ratio is 1:4.

Eugene Field Elementary School educates children pre-kindergarten through fourth grades, with a school age child care program before and after school. The school administers a nationally recognized nutrition and wellness program and features a “Parents as Teachers” program in which parents take an active role in educating children.

In August of 1999, Maryville Middle School students began classes in a new state-of-the-art educational facility.  The Middle School with a Technology Discovery Center offers students the opportunity for exploration of academic and career paths.   With a true middle school education students learn in an interdisciplinary team teaching atmosphere.  In 1992 the United States Department of Education honored Maryville Middle School as one of 222 “Exemplary Schools in the United States”.

Maryville High School, accredited with the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, offers more than 110 units of credit, a comprehensive curriculum and is engaged in a cooperative college credit program with Northwest Missouri State University.   With computers in every room and two networked computer labs integration of technology is facilitated into all courses. 

Northwest Technical School is one of the leading vocational/technical schools in Missouri.  The tech school offers a wide range of secondary and post-secondary classes including mechanical maintenance, electrical maintenance, drafting, computer/business and health care training programs.  Over 100 classes are offered each semester through the Community Education Program.  School administrators work with area industry to ensure that classes meet the needs of local employers.  Northwest Technical School also works with manufacturers and companies to design classes that fit the specific requirements of each employer.

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For more information on Maryville/Nodaway County contact Nodaway County Economic Development, 423 N Market, Maryville MO 64468