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Public elementary school · Miami R-I · Miami, Missouri

Miami Elem.

Miami Elem. rates 6.2, right at the middle of Miami R-I's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.2.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.2this school

6.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Miami R-I median is 6.2.

#1,219 of 2,221 schools in Missouri · Miami R-I: 1 elementary schools rated, median 6.2

The brief

A Miami R-I elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,219 of 2,221 schools in Missouri and 1 of 1 in Miami R-I.

Miami Elem. is listed in Miami R-I, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math45%47 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading45%47 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.2022 EdFacts; 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
4.8
50% of the rating
Academics
6.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

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

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Miami Elem. and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$62,500
Median home value
$225,000
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
3
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
11
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
1,075/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

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
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

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 #1,219 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
65
Student-teacher ratio
5.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Saline County
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$18,097
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 65344)
176
Area median age
41.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.