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#1336 of 2,221 schools in MO
EL Dorado Springs High
High School · EL Dorado Springs R-ii · EL Dorado Springs, MO
An EL Dorado Springs R-ii high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 S GRAND AVE, EL Dorado Springs, MO 64744
- Math 24% vs MO 46% (2024)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at EL Dorado Springs High score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 24% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · 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 27 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.6%
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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Where EL Dorado Springs High 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Dorado Springs), 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
$44,362
Median home value
$164,100
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL Dorado Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 121 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
EL Dorado Springs R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,676NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Dorado Springs High is listed in EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Dorado Springs High
EL Dorado Springs High is a public high school in EL Dorado Springs, MO, part of EL Dorado Springs R-ii, serving approximately 337 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,336 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Dorado Springs High
What grades does EL Dorado Springs High serve?
EL Dorado Springs High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend EL Dorado Springs High?
EL Dorado Springs High has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado Springs High is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Dorado Springs High rank in MO?
EL Dorado Springs High ranks #1,336 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is EL Dorado Springs High's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Dorado Springs High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 EL Dorado Springs High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Dorado Springs High has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is EL Dorado Springs High a charter school?
No, EL Dorado Springs High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Dorado Springs High a Title I school?
No, EL Dorado Springs High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Dorado Springs High?
38.6% of students at EL Dorado Springs High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cedar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (417) 876-3112
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 64744)
- 8,547
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 64744; 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, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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