Excellent
#44 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 2% in state
New Madrid Elementary
Elementary School · New Madrid Co. R-i · New Madrid, MO
A New Madrid Co. R-i elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 130, New Madrid, MO 63869
- Math 55% vs MO 50% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MO 49% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Madrid Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where New Madrid Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,252/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Madrid), 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
$50,521
Median home value
$126,200
Median rent
$678/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63869; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilbourn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Matthews ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Madrid Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Madrid Elementary is listed in NEW MADRID CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Madrid Elementary
New Madrid Elementary is a public elementary school in New Madrid, MO, part of New Madrid Co. R-i, serving approximately 250 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #44 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Madrid Elementary
What grades does New Madrid Elementary serve?
New Madrid Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New Madrid Elementary?
New Madrid Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Madrid Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Madrid Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Madrid Elementary rank in MO?
New Madrid Elementary ranks #44 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is New Madrid Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Madrid Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 New Madrid Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Madrid Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Madrid Elementary a charter school?
No, New Madrid Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Madrid Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Madrid Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Madrid Elementary?
100.0% of students at New Madrid Elementary 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
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- New Madrid County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (573) 748-5568
- Area population (ZIP 63869)
- 3,184
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 63869; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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