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#1056 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 48% in state
Green Forest Elem.
Elementary School · Green Forest R-ii · Salem, MO
A Green Forest R-ii elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6111 HWY F, Salem, MO 65560
- Math 73% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Green Forest Elem. score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 77% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 Green Forest 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$53,423
Median home value
$141,700
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65560; 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.
Green Forest R-ii
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Green Forest Elem. is listed in GREEN FOREST R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Forest Elem.
Green Forest Elem. is a public elementary school in Salem, MO, part of Green Forest R-ii, serving approximately 160 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,056 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Forest Elem.
What grades does Green Forest Elem. serve?
Green Forest Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Green Forest Elem.?
Green Forest Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Forest Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Forest Elem. is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Forest Elem. rank in MO?
Green Forest Elem. ranks #1,056 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Green Forest Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Green Forest Elem. 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 Green Forest Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Forest Elem. has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Green Forest Elem. a charter school?
No, Green Forest Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Green Forest Elem. a Title I school?
No, Green Forest Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Forest Elem.?
55.6% of students at Green Forest 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (573) 729-3902
- Area population (ZIP 65560)
- 13,634
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 65560; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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