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#1062 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 48% in state
Kirbyville Elem.
Elementary School · Kirbyville R-vi · Kirbyville, MO
A Kirbyville R-vi elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4278 STATE HWY 76 E, Kirbyville, MO 65679
- Math 50% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kirbyville Elem. score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.8%
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 Kirbyville 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 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average619/100K
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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
$49,147
Median home value
$191,800
Median rent
$849/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65679; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister Early Childhood CtrEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–1 | 1.9 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Hollister Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 2–5 | 1.9 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| School of the OzarksPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 278 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kirbyville R-vi
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,123NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kirbyville Elem. is listed in KIRBYVILLE R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kirbyville Elem.
Kirbyville Elem. is a public elementary school in Kirbyville, MO, part of Kirbyville R-vi, serving approximately 107 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,062 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kirbyville Elem.
What grades does Kirbyville Elem. serve?
Kirbyville Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Kirbyville Elem.?
Kirbyville Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirbyville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirbyville Elem. is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kirbyville Elem. rank in MO?
Kirbyville Elem. ranks #1,062 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Kirbyville Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Kirbyville Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Kirbyville Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirbyville Elem. has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kirbyville Elem. a charter school?
No, Kirbyville Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kirbyville Elem. a Title I school?
No, Kirbyville Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirbyville Elem.?
59.8% of students at Kirbyville 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Taney County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (417) 334-2757
- Area population (ZIP 65679)
- 2,738
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 · 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 65679; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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