Average
#1041 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 47% in state
Mallory Elem.
Elementary School · DALLAS CO. R-I
315 S HICKORY, Buffalo, MO 65622
Enrollment
719
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
719
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,041 of 2,221
In Buffalo
#2 of 3
public schools
In district
#2 of 3
DALLAS CO. R-I
Academic growth
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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Mallory Elem.
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About Mallory Elem.
Mallory Elem. is a public elementary school in Buffalo, MO, part of DALLAS CO. R-I. Mallory Elem. serves approximately 719 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
Mallory Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Mallory Elem. show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Mallory Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Mallory Elem. sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Mallory Elem. — Students at Mallory Elem. score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.
How Mallory Elem. Compares
See how Mallory Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
315 S HICKORY, Buffalo, MO 65622
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mallory Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SKYLINE ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 19.2 miles away, in nearby Urbana), which scores notably higher. Another option is BOLIVAR PRIMARY (rated 6.3/10, 16.2 miles away, in nearby Bolivar), with a very similar rating. Additionally, HALFWAY ELEM. (rated 6.0/10, 7.9 miles away, in nearby Halfway), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BUFFALO HIGH Buffalo | 0.2 mi | 8.2 |
| BUFFALO MIDDLE Buffalo | 1.0 mi | 4.4 |
| HALFWAY ELEM. Halfway | 7.9 mi | 6.0 |
| HALFWAY SECONDARY Halfway | 7.9 mi | 7.9 |
| MEADOWLARK HILL Tunas | 14.9 mi | 3.8 |
| PLEASANT HOPE HIGH Pleasant Hope | 15.5 mi | 4.7 |
| PLEASANT HOPE ELEM. Pleasant Hope | 15.9 mi | 5.9 |
| PLEASANT HOPE MIDDLE Pleasant Hope | 16.0 mi | 5.1 |
| FAIR GROVE HIGH Fair Grove | 17.8 mi | 7.5 |
| FAIR GROVE MIDDLE Fair Grove | 17.8 mi | 7.0 |
| FAIR GROVE ELEM. Fair Grove | 17.9 mi | 5.2 |
| SKYLINE ELEM. Urbana | 19.2 mi | 8.4 |
| SKYLINE HIGH Urbana | 19.2 mi | 8.9 |
| SKYLINE MIDDLE Urbana | 19.2 mi | 7.6 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CNTR Bolivar | 16.1 mi | 3.8 |
| BOLIVAR HIGH Bolivar | 16.1 mi | 7.1 |
| BOLIVAR PRIMARY Bolivar | 16.2 mi | 6.3 |
| BOLIVAR INTERMEDIATE SCH. Bolivar | 16.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Exceptional Pupil Coop.-ECSE Bolivar | 16.3 mi | — |
| CONWAY HIGH SCHOOLS Conway | 17.4 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 65622 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,231
Median Home Value
$143,200
Median Rent
$659/mo
Population
7,591
College Educated
18.8%
Homeownership
67.9%
Avg Commute
33.3 min
Poverty Rate
25.3%
Median Age
44
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| FORSYTH ELEM. Forsyth, MO | 6.5 |
| KEHRS MILL ELEM. Chesterfield, MO | 6.5 |
| SOUTH ELEM. Eldon, MO | 6.5 |
| WALKER ELEM. Florissant, MO | 6.5 |
| WINDSOR ELEM. Imperial, MO | 6.5 |
| BIERBAUM ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mallory Elem.
What grades does Mallory Elem. serve?
Mallory Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mallory Elem.?
Mallory Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mallory Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mallory Elem. is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mallory Elem. rank in MO?
Mallory Elem. ranks #1,041 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mallory Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mallory 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 Mallory Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mallory Elem. has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mallory Elem. a charter school?
No, Mallory Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mallory Elem. a Title I school?
No, Mallory Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mallory Elem.?
59.0% of students at Mallory 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 719
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 59.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.9%
- Phone
- (417) 345-2350
Resources & Links
District
DALLAS CO. R-I- District Enrollment
- 1,723
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,875
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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