Excellent
#241 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 11% in state
Goodman Elem.
Elementary School · Neosho School District · Goodman, MO
A Neosho School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
117 N SCHOOL STREET, Goodman, MO 64850
- Math 40% vs MO 50% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Goodman Elem. score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.5%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Goodman 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,056/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$60,945
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$762/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 542 | Compare → |
| Field Early Child./kdgn. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK | Not available | 113 | Compare → |
| George Washington Carver Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 575 | Compare → |
| South Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | Not available | 269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Neosho School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Goodman Elem. is listed in NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Goodman Elem.
Goodman Elem. is a public elementary school in Goodman, MO, part of Neosho School District, serving approximately 267 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Goodman Elem.
What grades does Goodman Elem. serve?
Goodman Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Goodman Elem.?
Goodman Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodman Elem. is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Goodman Elem. rank in MO?
Goodman Elem. ranks #241 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Goodman Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Goodman Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Goodman Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Goodman Elem. has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Goodman Elem. a charter school?
No, Goodman Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Goodman Elem. a Title I school?
No, Goodman Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goodman Elem.?
71.5% of students at Goodman 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McDonald County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (417) 451-8680
- Area population (ZIP 64850)
- 25,355
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 · 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 64850; 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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