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#1211 of 2,221 schools in MO

Miami Elem.

Elementary School · Miami R-i · Miami, MO

A Miami R-i elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

34520 N. HWY. 41, Miami, MO 65344

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.4:1
District spending per student$18,097
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Miami Elem. score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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

40%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Miami 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average518/100K

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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

$62,500

Median home value

$225,000

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

80.6%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65344; 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.

Miami R-i

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$18,097NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Miami Elem. is listed in MIAMI R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Miami Elem.

Miami Elem. is a public elementary school in Miami, MO, part of Miami R-i, serving approximately 65 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Miami Elem.

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Miami Elementary is part of the Miami R-1 School District, which identifies its mascot as the Mustangs. The district's stated mission is to encourage students to seek lifelong learning and display respect for themselves and others. Recent achievements include student placements at the ISEF Science Fair, with Raylee Wilson placing 2nd in Chemistry, Holland Thompson 4th in Social and Behavioral Science, and Carter Wilson 4th in Biomed. Students also competed in the 2026 MMJHC Conference Spelling and Geography Bees held at Blackwater; notable results included Fayetta Hix and Chaystan Johnson placing 2nd in 4th and 5th grade spelling, respectively, and Carter Wilson placing 2nd in 7th grade geography. The district participates in the Missouri School Climate and Culture Survey to aid school improvement. Administrative notices include an invitation for sealed bids to purchase a 2001 Blue Bird bus, with Mr. Jacob Reiner listed as the contact for additional information.
Sources (1)
  1. www.miami-mustangs.com
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Miami Elem.

What grades does Miami Elem. serve?

Miami Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Miami Elem.?

Miami Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Miami 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 Miami Elem. rank in MO?

Miami Elem. ranks #1,211 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Miami Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Miami Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Miami Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Miami Elem. has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Miami Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Miami Elem. a Title I school?

No, Miami Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

40.0% of students at Miami 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 – 8th
Enrollment
65
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Saline County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
Area population (ZIP 65344)
176
Area median age
41.2
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 65344; 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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