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#1087 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 49% in state

Ellington High School

High School · Southern Reynolds Co. R-ii · Ellington, MO

A Southern Reynolds Co. R-ii high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 SCHOOL ST, Ellington, MO 63638

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% vs MO 40% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.3% (2024 MAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-7.9 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 MAP)
vs. Expected-8.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$11,445
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Ellington High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 MAP)
School
State
40%(2024 MAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2024
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ellington High School 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,574

Median home value

$92,100

Median rent

$653/mo

College educated

14.2%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63638; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Southern Reynolds Co. R-ii

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$11,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ellington High School is listed in SOUTHERN REYNOLDS CO. R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ellington High School

Ellington High School is a public high school in Ellington, MO, part of Southern Reynolds Co. R-ii, serving approximately 234 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ellington High School

What grades does Ellington High School serve?

Ellington High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Ellington High School?

Ellington High School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellington High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ellington High School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ellington High School rank in MO?

Ellington High School ranks #1,087 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Ellington High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ellington High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Ellington High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellington High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ellington High School a charter school?

No, Ellington High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ellington High School a Title I school?

No, Ellington High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellington High School?

58.5% of students at Ellington High School 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 – 12th
Enrollment
234
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Reynolds County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 63638)
2,384
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
42.7
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 · 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.
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 63638; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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