Very Good
#469 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 21% in state
Arcadia Valley Elem.
Elementary School · Arcadia Valley R-ii · Ironton, MO
An Arcadia Valley R-ii elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 PARK DR, Ironton, MO 63650
- Math 37% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MO 49% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arcadia Valley Elem. score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 45% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Arcadia Valley Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average555/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ironton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,261
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$755/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Arcadia Valley R-ii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arcadia Valley Elem. is listed in ARCADIA VALLEY R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arcadia Valley Elem.
Arcadia Valley Elem. is a public elementary school in Ironton, MO, part of Arcadia Valley R-ii, serving approximately 396 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #469 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arcadia Valley Elem.
What grades does Arcadia Valley Elem. serve?
Arcadia Valley Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Arcadia Valley Elem.?
Arcadia Valley Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Valley Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Valley Elem. is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arcadia Valley Elem. rank in MO?
Arcadia Valley Elem. ranks #469 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Arcadia Valley Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Arcadia Valley Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arcadia Valley Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcadia Valley Elem. has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arcadia Valley Elem. a charter school?
No, Arcadia Valley Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arcadia Valley Elem. a Title I school?
No, Arcadia Valley Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arcadia Valley Elem.?
100.3% of students at Arcadia Valley Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Iron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (573) 546-9700
- Area population (ZIP 63650)
- 3,688
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 43
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63650; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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