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#1604 of 2,221 schools in MO
Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
Elementary School · Bolivar R-i · Bolivar, MO
A Bolivar R-i elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1300 N HARTFORD, Bolivar, MO 65613
- Math 50% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bolivar Intermediate Sch. score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 48% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bolivar Intermediate Sch. 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,198/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bolivar), 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
$56,919
Median home value
$197,200
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65613; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bolivar R-i
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. is listed in BOLIVAR R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. is a public elementary school in Bolivar, MO, part of Bolivar R-i, serving approximately 592 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,604 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
What grades does Bolivar Intermediate Sch. serve?
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Bolivar Intermediate Sch.?
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Intermediate Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolivar Intermediate Sch. is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bolivar Intermediate Sch. rank in MO?
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. ranks #1,604 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bolivar Intermediate Sch.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Bolivar Intermediate Sch.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bolivar Intermediate Sch. has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bolivar Intermediate Sch. a charter school?
No, Bolivar Intermediate Sch. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bolivar Intermediate Sch. a Title I school?
No, Bolivar Intermediate Sch. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bolivar Intermediate Sch.?
53.5% of students at Bolivar Intermediate Sch. 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (417) 777-5160
- Area population (ZIP 65613)
- 18,081
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 65613; 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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