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#740 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 33% in state

Middle Grove Elem.

Elementary School · Middle Grove C-1 · Madison, MO

A Middle Grove C-1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

11476 RTE M, Madison, MO 65263

  • Math 50% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio4:1
District spending per student$25,258

Students at Middle Grove Elem. score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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

34.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Middle Grove 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 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low208/100K

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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

$53,981

Median home value

$124,000

Median rent

$688/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

24.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65263; 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.

Middle Grove C-1

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
41.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Middle Grove Elem. is listed in MIDDLE GROVE C-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Middle Grove Elem.

Middle Grove Elem. is a public elementary school in Madison, MO, part of Middle Grove C-1, serving approximately 32 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #740 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Middle Grove Elem.

What grades does Middle Grove Elem. serve?

Middle Grove Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Middle Grove Elem.?

Middle Grove Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Grove Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Middle Grove Elem. is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Middle Grove Elem. rank in MO?

Middle Grove Elem. ranks #740 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Middle Grove Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Middle Grove Elem. 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 Middle Grove Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle Grove Elem. has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Middle Grove Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Middle Grove Elem. a Title I school?

No, Middle Grove Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

34.4% of students at Middle Grove 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
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
32
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Monroe County
Area population (ZIP 65263)
1,479
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
42.5
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 65263; 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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