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#776 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 35% in state

Bois D'arc Elem.

Middle School · Ash Grove R-iv · Bois D'arc, MO

An Ash Grove R-iv middle school serving grades 4th – 6th.

10315 W STATE HWY T, Bois D'arc, MO 65612

  • Math 49% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$11,723
Chronic Absenteeism9.6%

Students at Bois D'arc Elem. score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Bois D'arc 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average270/100K

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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

$59,101

Median home value

$249,300

Median rent

$486/mo

College educated

15.1%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Ash Grove R-iv

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bois D'arc Elem. is listed in ASH GROVE R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bois D'arc Elem.

Bois D'arc Elem. is a public middle school in Bois D'arc, MO, part of Ash Grove R-iv, serving approximately 167 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bois D'arc Elem.

What grades does Bois D'arc Elem. serve?

Bois D'arc Elem. serves students in grades 4th through 6th.

How many students attend Bois D'arc Elem.?

Bois D'arc Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bois D'arc Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Bois D'arc Elem. 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 Bois D'arc Elem. rank in MO?

Bois D'arc Elem. ranks #776 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Bois D'arc Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Bois D'arc Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Bois D'arc Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bois D'arc Elem. has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bois D'arc Elem. a charter school?

No, Bois D'arc Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bois D'arc Elem. a Title I school?

No, Bois D'arc Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bois D'arc Elem.?

48.5% of students at Bois D'arc 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
4th – 6th
Enrollment
167
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.6%
Area population (ZIP 65612)
1,908
Area median age
51.3
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 65612; 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; directory SY 2023–24

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