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#1581 of 2,221 schools in MO
Junction Hill Elem.
Elementary School · Junction Hill C-12 · West Plains, MO
A Junction Hill C-12 elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8004 COUNTY RD 3010, West Plains, MO 65775
- Math 46% vs MO 41% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs MO 56% (2024)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Junction Hill Elem. score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Junction Hill 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 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,183/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Plains), 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
$48,854
Median home value
$177,700
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65775; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 3.1 mi | 776 | Compare → |
| Howell Valley Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Ozark Horizon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 20 | 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.
Junction Hill C-12
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Junction Hill Elem. is listed in JUNCTION HILL C-12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Junction Hill Elem.
Junction Hill Elem. is a public elementary school in West Plains, MO, part of Junction Hill C-12, serving approximately 181 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,581 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Junction Hill Elem.
What grades does Junction Hill Elem. serve?
Junction Hill Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Junction Hill Elem.?
Junction Hill Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction Hill Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction Hill Elem. is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Junction Hill Elem. rank in MO?
Junction Hill Elem. ranks #1,581 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Junction Hill Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Junction Hill Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Junction Hill Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Junction Hill Elem. has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Junction Hill Elem. a charter school?
No, Junction Hill Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Junction Hill Elem. a Title I school?
No, Junction Hill Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Junction Hill Elem.?
58.6% of students at Junction Hill 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Howell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (417) 256-4265
- Area population (ZIP 65775)
- 24,950
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 65775; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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