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#826 of 2,216 schools in MO
Top 37% in state
Oak Hill Elem.
Elementary School · OAK HILL R-I
6200 S HWY 19, Salem, MO 65560
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
140
Student-Teacher
11.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Salem
#6 of 8
public schools
Missouri elementary schools
#448 of 1,202
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very strong
About Oak Hill Elem.
Oak Hill Elem is a regular public elementary school located in Salem, Missouri, in the rural Dent County area. The school serves kindergarten through eighth grade with an enrollment of 140 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Oak Hill Elem has 12 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing education for its diverse group of learners.
Oak Hill Elem's MySchoolScout Rating is 4.5 out of 10, placing it in the 30th percentile among Missouri schools. The school’s academic score is 3.7 out of 10, indicating there is room for growth and improvement in student proficiency levels. In terms of subject proficiency, 35% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 30% are proficient or above in Math.
The rural setting around Oak Hill Elem provides a close-knit community atmosphere where students can benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from teachers.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 140 students, Oak Hill Elem. is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Located in a rural area, Oak Hill Elem. may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
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: 36%).
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 6 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: 7.4/10.
How Oak Hill Elem. Compares
See how Oak Hill Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has improved from 27% (2019) to 32% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 42% (2019) to 32% (2022).
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. GREEN FOREST ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 6.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is NORTH WOOD ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 7.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SUMMERSVILLE ELEM. (rated 7.5/10, 28.0 miles away, in nearby Summersville), 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 | 7.0 |
| OZARK HILLS SCHOOL Salem | 5.0 mi | — |
| WM. H. LYNCH ELEM. Salem | 5.2 mi | 4.2 |
| I CAN TOO LEARNING CENTER Salem | 5.1 mi | — |
| SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOL Salem | 5.3 mi | 7.6 |
| SALEM SR. HIGH Salem | 5.4 mi | 5.3 |
| GREEN FOREST ELEM. Salem | 6.1 mi | 9.1 |
| NORTH WOOD ELEM. Salem | 7.7 mi | 8.3 |
| DENT-PHELPS ELEM. Salem | 12.5 mi | 7.2 |
| BUNKER ELEM. Bunker | 18.9 mi | 3.3 |
| BUNKER HIGH Bunker | 18.9 mi | 6.6 |
| LICKING HIGH Licking | 18.9 mi | 6.5 |
| LICKING ELEM. Licking | 19.1 mi | 6.6 |
| RAYMONDVILLE ELEM. Raymondville | 23.3 mi | 6.3 |
| PHELPS CO. ELEM. Edgar Springs | 22.8 mi | 6.0 |
| SUMMERSVILLE HIGH Summersville | 27.7 mi | 5.8 |
| SUMMERSVILLE ELEM. Summersville | 28.0 mi | 7.5 |
| STEELVILLE HIGH Steelville | 27.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Viburnum High Viburnum | 23.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Viburnum Elementary Viburnum | 23.7 mi | 5.5 |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Oak Hill Elem. has a median household income of $53,423. It is a community where 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $141,700, with a median rent of $625/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.1%. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AVILLA ELEM. Avilla, MO | 6.8 |
| BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA SCHOOL Ferguson, MO | 6.8 |
| CALEDONIA ELEM. Caledonia, MO | 6.8 |
| CHILD OF GOD LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Peters, MO | 6.8 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY O'Fallon, MO | 6.8 |
| GILMAN CITY ELEM. Gilman City, MO | 6.8 |
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. is ranked #826 out of 2,216 schools in MO.
What is Oak Hill Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Hill Elem. has a composite rating of 6.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oak Hill Elem.?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Oak Hill Elem. has 30.3% math proficiency and 35.3% reading/ELA proficiency.
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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- High (1,879/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Salem). Data >1 year old.
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
- Phone
- (573) 729-5618
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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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