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#1503 of 2,221 schools in MO
John Thomas School of Discover
Elementary School · Nixa Public Schools · Nixa, MO
A Nixa Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 South Main Street, Nixa, MO 65714
- Math 72% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John Thomas School of Discover score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 72% across the 14-year record (2012–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John Thomas School of Discover 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nixa), 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
$82,548
Median home value
$261,300
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Espy Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| High Pointe Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| Mathews Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 439 | 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.
Nixa Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Thomas School of Discover is listed in Nixa Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Thomas School of Discover
John Thomas School of Discover is a public elementary school in Nixa, MO, part of Nixa Public Schools, serving approximately 490 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,503 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Thomas School of Discover
What grades does John Thomas School of Discover serve?
John Thomas School of Discover serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend John Thomas School of Discover?
John Thomas School of Discover has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Thomas School of Discover?
The student-teacher ratio at John Thomas School of Discover is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Thomas School of Discover rank in MO?
John Thomas School of Discover ranks #1,503 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is John Thomas School of Discover's MySchoolScout rating?
John Thomas School of Discover has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 John Thomas School of Discover?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Thomas School of Discover has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is John Thomas School of Discover a charter school?
No, John Thomas School of Discover is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Thomas School of Discover a Title I school?
No, John Thomas School of Discover is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Thomas School of Discover?
16.1% of students at John Thomas School of Discover 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Christian County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (417) 724-6800
- Area population (ZIP 65714)
- 35,243
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 65714; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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