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#1102 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 50% in state
Blackwater Elem.
Elementary School · Blackwater R-ii · Blackwater, MO
A Blackwater R-ii elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 117, Blackwater, MO 65322
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blackwater Elem. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
51.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blackwater 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,500
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65322; 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.
Blackwater R-ii
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blackwater Elem. is listed in BLACKWATER R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackwater Elem.
Blackwater Elem. is a public elementary school in Blackwater, MO, part of Blackwater R-ii, serving approximately 84 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,102 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackwater Elem.
What grades does Blackwater Elem. serve?
Blackwater Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Blackwater Elem.?
Blackwater Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackwater Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackwater Elem. is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blackwater Elem. rank in MO?
Blackwater Elem. ranks #1,102 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Blackwater Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Blackwater Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Blackwater Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackwater Elem. has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Blackwater Elem. a charter school?
No, Blackwater Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blackwater Elem. a Title I school?
No, Blackwater Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackwater Elem.?
51.2% of students at Blackwater 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
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cooper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (660) 846-2461
- Area population (ZIP 65322)
- 704
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 · 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.
- 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)
- NCES 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 65322; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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