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#37 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 2% in state

Norwood Elem.

Elementary School · Norwood R-i · Norwood, MO

A Norwood R-i elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

675 N HAWK AVE, Norwood, MO 65717

  • Math 66% vs MO 47% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.3% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+18 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+25.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
District spending per student$13,933
Chronic Absenteeism3.7%

Students at Norwood Elem. score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency66%(2025 MAP)
School
State
47%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 15 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2024
ELA
62%
2025
Math
66%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

56.3%

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 Norwood 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low187/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$56,713

Median home value

$162,800

Median rent

$584/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65717; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Norwood R-i

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$13,933NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Norwood Elem. is listed in NORWOOD R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Norwood Elem.

Norwood Elem. is a public elementary school in Norwood, MO, part of Norwood R-i, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Norwood Elem.

What grades does Norwood Elem. serve?

Norwood Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Norwood Elem.?

Norwood Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Elem. is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Norwood Elem. rank in MO?

Norwood Elem. ranks #37 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Norwood Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Norwood Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Norwood Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Norwood Elem. has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Norwood Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Norwood Elem. a Title I school?

No, Norwood Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

56.3% of students at Norwood 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 – 6th
Enrollment
135
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wright County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.7%
Area population (ZIP 65717)
2,777
Area average commute
33.3 min
Area median age
35.5
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 / 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 65717; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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