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#1192 of 2,221 schools in MO
Couch Elem.
Elementary School · Couch R-i · Myrtle, MO
A Couch R-i elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
22206 MO 142, Myrtle, MO 65778
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Couch Elem. score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Couch 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average368/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$143,400
Median rent
$643/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
28.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65778; 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.
Couch R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,464NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Couch Elem. is listed in COUCH R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Couch Elem.
Couch Elem. is a public elementary school in Myrtle, MO, part of Couch R-i, serving approximately 89 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,192 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Couch Elem.
What grades does Couch Elem. serve?
Couch Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Couch Elem.?
Couch Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Couch Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Couch Elem. is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Couch Elem. rank in MO?
Couch Elem. ranks #1,192 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Couch Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Couch Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Couch Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Couch Elem. has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Couch Elem. a charter school?
No, Couch Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Couch Elem. a Title I school?
No, Couch Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Couch Elem.?
56.2% of students at Couch 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oregon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (417) 938-4215
- Area population (ZIP 65778)
- 432
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 65778; 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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