Very Good
#713 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 32% in state
Matthews Elementary
Elementary School · New Madrid Co. R-i · Matthews, MO
A New Madrid Co. R-i elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO BOX 118, Matthews, MO 63867
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matthews Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 48 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Matthews Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,203/100K
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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
$47,708
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$730/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63867; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in NEW MADRID CO. R-I
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilbourn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 240 | Compare → |
| New Madrid ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 250 | 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.
New Madrid Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Matthews Elementary is listed in NEW MADRID CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matthews Elementary
Matthews Elementary is a public elementary school in Matthews, MO, part of New Madrid Co. R-i, serving approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matthews Elementary
What grades does Matthews Elementary serve?
Matthews Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Matthews Elementary?
Matthews Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthews Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthews Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matthews Elementary rank in MO?
Matthews Elementary ranks #713 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Matthews Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Matthews Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Matthews Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matthews Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Matthews Elementary a charter school?
No, Matthews Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matthews Elementary a Title I school?
No, Matthews Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matthews Elementary?
100.0% of students at Matthews Elementary 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
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- New Madrid County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (573) 471-0077
- Area population (ZIP 63867)
- 855
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 · 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 63867; 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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