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#1041 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 47% in state

Mallory Elem.

Elementary School · Dallas Co. R-i · Buffalo, MO

A Dallas Co. R-i elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

315 S HICKORY, Buffalo, MO 65622

  • Math 33% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.9% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.2 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$11,875
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Students at Mallory Elem. score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 31% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mallory 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$44,231

Median home value

$143,200

Median rent

$659/mo

College educated

18.8%

Homeownership

67.9%

Poverty rate

25.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Dallas Co. R-i

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,875NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mallory Elem. is listed in DALLAS CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mallory Elem.

Mallory Elem. is a public elementary school in Buffalo, MO, part of Dallas Co. R-i, serving approximately 719 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
719
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%
Area population (ZIP 65622)
7,591
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
44
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 65622; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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