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#835 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 38% in state

Morgan Co. R-i Elem.

Elementary School · Morgan Co. R-i · Stover, MO

An elementary school in Stover, MO where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

701 N OAK ST, Stover, MO 65078

  • Math 38% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-10 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+15.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$10,811
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Morgan Co. R-i Elem. score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency43%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.8%

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. R-i 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,766

Median home value

$115,900

Median rent

$754/mo

College educated

12%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

26.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65078; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–80.4 mi29Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Morgan Co. R-i

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$10,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Morgan Co. R-i Elem.

Morgan Co. R-i Elem. is a public elementary school in Stover, MO, part of Morgan Co. R-i, serving approximately 436 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #835 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morgan Co. R-i Elem.

What grades does Morgan Co. R-i Elem. serve?

Morgan Co. R-i Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Morgan Co. R-i Elem.?

Morgan Co. R-i Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Morgan Co. R-i Elem. is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morgan Co. R-i Elem. rank in MO?

Morgan Co. R-i Elem. ranks #835 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Morgan Co. R-i Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Morgan Co. R-i Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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. R-i Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morgan Co. R-i Elem. has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Morgan Co. R-i Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Morgan Co. R-i Elem. a Title I school?

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

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

99.8% of students at Morgan Co. R-i 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 – 5th
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 65078)
3,716
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
47
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 65078; 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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