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#1660 of 2,221 schools in MO
EL Dorado Springs Middle
Middle School · EL Dorado Springs R-ii · EL Dorado Springs, MO
An EL Dorado Springs R-ii middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 S GRAND AVE, EL Dorado Springs, MO 64744
- Math 41% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Dorado Springs Middle score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Dorado Springs Middle 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
- #3 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 Middle is listed in EL DORADO SPRINGS R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Dorado Springs Middle
EL Dorado Springs Middle is a public middle school in EL Dorado Springs, MO, part of EL Dorado Springs R-ii, serving approximately 230 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,660 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Dorado Springs Middle
What grades does EL Dorado Springs Middle serve?
EL Dorado Springs Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend EL Dorado Springs Middle?
EL Dorado Springs Middle has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Dorado Springs Middle is 10:1. 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 Middle rank in MO?
EL Dorado Springs Middle ranks #1,660 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is EL Dorado Springs Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Dorado Springs Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Dorado Springs Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is EL Dorado Springs Middle a charter school?
No, EL Dorado Springs Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Dorado Springs Middle a Title I school?
No, EL Dorado Springs Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Dorado Springs Middle?
52.2% of students at EL Dorado Springs Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cedar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (417) 876-3112
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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