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#938 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 42% in state
Avenue City Elem.
Elementary School · Avenue City R-ix · Cosby, MO
An Avenue City R-ix elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18069 HWY 169, Cosby, MO 64436
- Math 75% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avenue City Elem. score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 80% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.6%
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.
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Where Avenue City 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average492/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,692
Median home value
$267,900
Median rent
$1,658/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
0.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosanna Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 3.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| John Glenn Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 4.1 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 385 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Avenue City R-ix
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Avenue City Elem. is listed in AVENUE CITY R-IX; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avenue City Elem.
Avenue City Elem. is a public elementary school in Cosby, MO, part of Avenue City R-ix, serving approximately 226 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #938 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avenue City Elem.
What grades does Avenue City Elem. serve?
Avenue City Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Avenue City Elem.?
Avenue City Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avenue City Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Avenue City Elem. is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avenue City Elem. rank in MO?
Avenue City Elem. ranks #938 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Avenue City Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Avenue City Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Avenue City Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avenue City Elem. has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Avenue City Elem. a charter school?
No, Avenue City Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avenue City Elem. a Title I school?
No, Avenue City Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avenue City Elem.?
14.6% of students at Avenue City 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Andrew County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (816) 662-2305
- Area population (ZIP 64436)
- 965
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 64436; 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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