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#1306 of 2,221 schools in MO
Oak Hill Elem.
Elementary School · Oak Hill R-i · Salem, MO
An Oak Hill R-i elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6200 S HWY 19, Salem, MO 65560
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Hill Elem. score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oak Hill 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$53,423
Median home value
$141,700
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Upper Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 2–5 | 4.2 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Ozark Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 6 | 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.
Oak Hill R-i
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Hill Elem. is listed in OAK HILL R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Hill Elem.
Oak Hill Elem. is a public elementary school in Salem, MO, part of Oak Hill R-i, serving approximately 140 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,306 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Hill Elem.
What grades does Oak Hill Elem. serve?
Oak Hill Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Hill Elem.?
Oak Hill Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Elem. is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Hill Elem. rank in MO?
Oak Hill Elem. ranks #1,306 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Oak Hill Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Hill Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Oak Hill Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Hill Elem. has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oak Hill Elem. a charter school?
No, Oak Hill Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Hill Elem. a Title I school?
No, Oak Hill Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oak Hill Elem.?
62.9% of students at Oak Hill 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (573) 729-5618
- Area population (ZIP 65560)
- 13,634
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES 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 65560; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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