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#554 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 25% in state

Morgan Co. Elem.

Elementary School · Morgan Co. R-ii · Versailles, MO

A Morgan Co. R-ii elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

913 W NEWTON, Versailles, MO 65084

  • Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.3% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.2% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$12,142
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Morgan Co. Elem. score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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

65.7%

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 Morgan Co. 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,600/100K

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

$54,263

Median home value

$153,000

Median rent

$568/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

73.9%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65084; 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

0 in MORGAN CO. R-II

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Morgan Co. R-ii

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Morgan Co. Elem. is listed in MORGAN CO. R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morgan Co. Elem.

Morgan Co. Elem. is a public elementary school in Versailles, MO, part of Morgan Co. R-ii, serving approximately 522 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morgan Co. Elem.

What grades does Morgan Co. Elem. serve?

Morgan Co. Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Morgan Co. Elem.?

Morgan Co. Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan Co. Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Co. Elem. is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morgan Co. Elem. rank in MO?

Morgan Co. Elem. ranks #554 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Morgan Co. Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Morgan Co. Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Morgan Co. Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morgan Co. Elem. has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Morgan Co. Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Morgan Co. Elem. a Title I school?

No, Morgan Co. Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

65.7% of students at Morgan Co. 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
522
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 65084)
7,269
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
36.7
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 65084; 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

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