Average
#1306 of 2,221 schools in MO
Oak Hill Elem.
Elementary School · OAK HILL R-I
6200 S HWY 19, Salem, MO 65560
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,306 of 2,221
In Salem
#5 of 8
public schools
School environment
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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Oak Hill Elem.
Elementary School in Salem · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Oak Hill Elem.
Oak Hill Elem. is a public elementary school in Salem, MO, part of OAK HILL R-I. Oak Hill Elem. serves approximately 140 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Hill Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,306 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Oak Hill Elem. show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 140 students, Oak Hill Elem. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Oak Hill Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Oak Hill Elem. sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Oak Hill Elem. — Students at Oak Hill Elem. score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
62.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.4/10.
How Oak Hill Elem. Compares
See how Oak Hill Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
6200 S HWY 19, Salem, MO 65560
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Oak Hill Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PHELPS CO. ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 22.8 miles away, in nearby Edgar Springs), which scores notably higher. Another option is NORTH WOOD ELEM. (rated 7.3/10, 7.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GREEN FOREST ELEM. (rated 6.5/10, 6.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Salem, see our Salem schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SALEM UPPER ELEM. Salem | 4.2 mi | 3.3 |
| OZARK HILLS SCHOOL Salem | 5.0 mi | — |
| WM. H. LYNCH ELEM. Salem | 5.2 mi | 4.6 |
| I CAN TOO LEARNING CENTER Salem | 5.1 mi | — |
| SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOL Salem | 5.3 mi | 5.4 |
| SALEM SR. HIGH Salem | 5.4 mi | 6.4 |
| GREEN FOREST ELEM. Salem | 6.1 mi | 6.5 |
| NORTH WOOD ELEM. Salem | 7.7 mi | 7.3 |
| DENT-PHELPS ELEM. Salem | 12.5 mi | 6.5 |
| BUNKER ELEM. Bunker | 18.9 mi | 5.7 |
| BUNKER HIGH Bunker | 18.9 mi | 6.2 |
| LICKING HIGH Licking | 18.9 mi | 5.1 |
| LICKING ELEM. Licking | 19.1 mi | 5.2 |
| RAYMONDVILLE ELEM. Raymondville | 23.3 mi | 6.2 |
| PHELPS CO. ELEM. Edgar Springs | 22.8 mi | 8.4 |
| SUMMERSVILLE HIGH Summersville | 27.7 mi | 7.0 |
| SUMMERSVILLE ELEM. Summersville | 28.0 mi | 5.0 |
| STEELVILLE HIGH Steelville | 27.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Viburnum High Viburnum | 23.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Viburnum Elementary Viburnum | 23.7 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 65560 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,423
Median Home Value
$141,700
Median Rent
$625/mo
Population
13,634
College Educated
17.7%
Homeownership
75.4%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Median Age
42.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| COMMUNITY ELEM. Laddonia, MO | 6.0 |
| HALFWAY ELEM. Halfway, MO | 6.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Union, MO | 6.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Old Monroe, MO | 6.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Loose Creek, MO | 6.0 |
| PATTONSBURG ELEM. Pattonsburg, MO | 6.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (573) 729-5618
Resources & Links
District
OAK HILL R-I- District Enrollment
- 140
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,046
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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