Very Good
#510 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 23% in state
Mcculloch Elementary
Elementary School · Republic R-iii · Republic, MO
A Republic R-iii elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
234 E. ANDERSON, Republic, MO 65738
- Math 58% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcculloch Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
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 Mcculloch 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,191/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Republic), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,848
Median home value
$195,400
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schofield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Price ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Lyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Sweeny ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 492 | 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.
Republic R-iii
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,667NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcculloch Elementary is listed in REPUBLIC R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcculloch Elementary
Mcculloch Elementary is a public elementary school in Republic, MO, part of Republic R-iii, serving approximately 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #510 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcculloch Elementary
What grades does Mcculloch Elementary serve?
Mcculloch Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mcculloch Elementary?
Mcculloch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcculloch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcculloch Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcculloch Elementary rank in MO?
Mcculloch Elementary ranks #510 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mcculloch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcculloch Elementary 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 Mcculloch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcculloch Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Mcculloch Elementary a charter school?
No, Mcculloch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcculloch Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mcculloch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcculloch Elementary?
35.2% of students at Mcculloch 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (417) 732-3620
- Area population (ZIP 65738)
- 21,117
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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)
- 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 65738; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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