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#1833 of 2,221 schools in MO

Minnie Cline Elem.

Elementary School · Savannah R-iii · Savannah, MO

A Savannah R-iii elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

808 W PRICE, Savannah, MO 64485

  • Math 34% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.5% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.4% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-10.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$9,704
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Minnie Cline Elem. score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

38.5%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Minnie Cline 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average591/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savannah), 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

$61,679

Median home value

$188,700

Median rent

$837/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64485; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Amazonia Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.1K–54.5 mi98Compare →
Hosanna Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–104.6 mi24Compare →
Helena Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.0K–5Not available90Compare →
John Glenn Elem.Enrollment path unverified8.2K–5Not available243Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Savannah R-iii

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$9,704NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Minnie Cline Elem. is listed in SAVANNAH R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Minnie Cline Elem.

Minnie Cline Elem. is a public elementary school in Savannah, MO, part of Savannah R-iii, serving approximately 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,833 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Minnie Cline Elem.

What grades does Minnie Cline Elem. serve?

Minnie Cline Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Minnie Cline Elem.?

Minnie Cline Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnie Cline Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Minnie Cline Elem. is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Minnie Cline Elem. rank in MO?

Minnie Cline Elem. ranks #1,833 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Minnie Cline Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Minnie Cline Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Minnie Cline Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Minnie Cline Elem. has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Minnie Cline Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Minnie Cline Elem. a Title I school?

No, Minnie Cline Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

38.5% of students at Minnie Cline 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 – 5th
Enrollment
613
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Andrew County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
Area population (ZIP 64485)
7,843
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
41.7
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 64485; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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