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#1527 of 2,221 schools in MO
Arcadia Valley High
High School · Arcadia Valley R-ii · Ironton, MO
An Arcadia Valley R-ii high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
520 PARK DR, Ironton, MO 63650
- Math 24% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arcadia Valley High score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 31 points since 2021, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.5%
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 High 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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
- #2 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 High is listed in ARCADIA VALLEY R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arcadia Valley High
Arcadia Valley High is a public high school in Ironton, MO, part of Arcadia Valley R-ii, serving approximately 335 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,527 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arcadia Valley High
What grades does Arcadia Valley High serve?
Arcadia Valley High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Arcadia Valley High?
Arcadia Valley High has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcadia Valley High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arcadia Valley High rank in MO?
Arcadia Valley High ranks #1,527 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Arcadia Valley High's MySchoolScout rating?
Arcadia Valley High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcadia Valley High has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Arcadia Valley High a charter school?
No, Arcadia Valley High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arcadia Valley High a Title I school?
No, Arcadia Valley High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arcadia Valley High?
24.5% of students at Arcadia Valley High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Iron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (573) 546-9700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 / EdFacts · 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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