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#1296 of 2,221 schools in MO

Holcomb Elem.

Elementary School · Holcomb R-iii · Holcomb, MO

A Holcomb R-iii elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 190, Holcomb, MO 63852

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2025 MAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$12,117
Chronic Absenteeism13.6%

Students at Holcomb Elem. score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2025
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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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The neighborhood

Where Holcomb 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average471/100K

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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

$43,365

Median home value

$89,100

Median rent

$614/mo

College educated

12.8%

Homeownership

71.2%

Poverty rate

20.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bootheel SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–124.7 mi27Compare →
Clarkton Elem.Enrollment path unverified3.9PK–64.9 mi156Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Holcomb R-iii

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holcomb Elem. is listed in HOLCOMB R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holcomb Elem.

Holcomb Elem. is a public elementary school in Holcomb, MO, part of Holcomb R-iii, serving approximately 236 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,296 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holcomb Elem.

What grades does Holcomb Elem. serve?

Holcomb Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Holcomb Elem.?

Holcomb Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Holcomb Elem. is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holcomb Elem. rank in MO?

Holcomb Elem. ranks #1,296 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Holcomb Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Holcomb Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Holcomb Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holcomb Elem. has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Holcomb Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Holcomb Elem. a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Holcomb 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 – 6th
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Dunklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.6%
Area population (ZIP 63852)
1,261
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
39.6
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 · 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)
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 63852; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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