Very Good
#796 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 36% in state
Green Ridge Elem.
Elementary School · Green Ridge R-viii · Green Ridge, MO
A Green Ridge R-viii elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 70, Green Ridge, MO 65332
- Math 61% vs MO 47% (2024)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Green Ridge Elem. score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.7%
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 Green Ridge 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average523/100K
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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
$61,882
Median home value
$219,800
Median rent
$1,006/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65332; 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 Ridge R-viii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Green Ridge Elem. is listed in GREEN RIDGE R-VIII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Ridge Elem.
Green Ridge Elem. is a public elementary school in Green Ridge, MO, part of Green Ridge R-viii, serving approximately 165 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about Green Ridge Elem.
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Ridge Elem.
What grades does Green Ridge Elem. serve?
Green Ridge Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Green Ridge Elem.?
Green Ridge Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Ridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Ridge Elem. is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Ridge Elem. rank in MO?
Green Ridge Elem. ranks #796 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Green Ridge Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Green Ridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Ridge Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Ridge Elem. has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Green Ridge Elem. a charter school?
No, Green Ridge Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Green Ridge Elem. a Title I school?
No, Green Ridge Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Ridge Elem.?
49.7% of students at Green Ridge 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pettis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (660) 527-3315
- Area population (ZIP 65332)
- 2,023
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 51.9
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 · 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 65332; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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