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#906 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 41% in state
Noel Elem.
Middle School · Mcdonald Co. R-i · Noel, MO
A Mcdonald Co. R-i middle school serving grades 3rd – 8th.
318 SULPHUR ST, Noel, MO 64854
- Math 31% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Noel Elem. score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.6%
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 Noel 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,002/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Noel), 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
$41,173
Median home value
$92,400
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in MCDONALD CO. R-I
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 257 | Compare → |
| Pineville Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 3–8 | Not available | 130 | 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.
Mcdonald Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Noel Elem. is listed in MCDONALD CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Noel Elem.
Noel Elem. is a public middle school in Noel, MO, part of Mcdonald Co. R-i, serving approximately 352 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #906 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Noel Elem.
What grades does Noel Elem. serve?
Noel Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Noel Elem.?
Noel Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noel Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Noel Elem. is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Noel Elem. rank in MO?
Noel Elem. ranks #906 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Noel Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Noel Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Noel Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Noel Elem. has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Noel Elem. a charter school?
No, Noel Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Noel Elem. a Title I school?
No, Noel Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Noel Elem.?
86.6% of students at Noel 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McDonald County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (417) 475-3302
- Area population (ZIP 64854)
- 4,867
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 · 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 64854; 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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