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#502 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 23% in state

Macon Co. Elem.

Elementary School · Macon Co. R-iv · New Cambria, MO

A Macon Co. R-iv elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 70, New Cambria, MO 63558

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.4:1
District spending per student$21,463
Chronic Absenteeism11.6%

Students at Macon Co. Elem. score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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 Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
25%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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

51.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Macon Co. 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$54,861

Median home value

$116,700

Median rent

$585/mo

College educated

9.1%

Homeownership

85.4%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63558; 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.

Macon Co. R-iv

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$21,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Macon Co. Elem. is listed in MACON CO. R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Macon Co. Elem.

Macon Co. Elem. is a public elementary school in New Cambria, MO, part of Macon Co. R-iv, serving approximately 43 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #502 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Macon Co. Elem.

What grades does Macon Co. Elem. serve?

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

How many students attend Macon Co. Elem.?

Macon Co. Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon Co. Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Macon Co. Elem. is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Macon Co. Elem. rank in MO?

Macon Co. Elem. ranks #502 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Macon Co. Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Macon Co. Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Macon Co. Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Macon Co. Elem. has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Macon Co. Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Macon Co. Elem. a Title I school?

No, Macon Co. Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

51.2% of students at Macon Co. 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
43
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Macon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.6%
Area population (ZIP 63558)
670
Area median age
47
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 63558; 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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