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Very Good

#380 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 17% in state

Hale Elem.

Elementary School · Hale R-i · Hale, MO

A Hale R-i elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 248, Hale, MO 64643

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.9:1
District spending per student$19,486
Chronic Absenteeism2.9%

Students at Hale Elem. score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hale 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$55,547

Median home value

$112,900

Median rent

$653/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

81.6%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64643; 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.

Hale R-i

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$19,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hale Elem. is listed in HALE R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hale Elem.

Hale Elem. is a public elementary school in Hale, MO, part of Hale R-i, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hale Elem.

What grades does Hale Elem. serve?

Hale Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hale Elem.?

Hale Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hale Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Hale Elem. is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hale Elem. rank in MO?

Hale Elem. ranks #380 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Hale Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Hale Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Hale Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hale Elem. has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hale Elem. a charter school?

No, Hale Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hale Elem. a Title I school?

No, Hale Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hale Elem.?

54.3% of students at Hale 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 – 5th
Enrollment
35
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.9%
Area population (ZIP 64643)
1,093
Area average commute
32.2 min
Area median age
46.4
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 · 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 · 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 64643; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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