Excellent
#199 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 9% in state
Dora Elem.
Elementary School · Dora R-iii · Dora, MO
A Dora R-iii elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
613 County Road 379, Dora, MO 65637
- Math 65% vs MO 48% (2024)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dora Elem. score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dora 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low228/100K
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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 income
$52,237
Median home value
$220,500
Median rent
$596/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65637; 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.
Dora R-iii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,398NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dora Elem. is listed in DORA R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dora Elem.
Dora Elem. is a public elementary school in Dora, MO, part of Dora R-iii, serving approximately 148 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dora Elem.
What grades does Dora Elem. serve?
Dora Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dora Elem.?
Dora Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dora Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Dora Elem. is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dora Elem. rank in MO?
Dora Elem. ranks #199 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Dora Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Dora Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Dora Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dora Elem. has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dora Elem. a charter school?
No, Dora Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dora Elem. a Title I school?
No, Dora Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dora Elem.?
58.1% of students at Dora 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
- 148
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ozark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (417) 261-2337
- Area population (ZIP 65637)
- 942
- Area average commute
- 39.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 65637; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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