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#1716 of 2,221 schools in MO
Osage Upper Elem.
Elementary School · School of the Osage · Osage Beach, MO
An elementary school in Osage Beach, MO serving grades 3rd – 5th.
626 HWY 42, Osage Beach, MO 65065
- Math 48% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Osage Upper Elem. score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 47% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Osage Upper 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,871/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Osage Beach), 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
$57,133
Median home value
$298,700
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 4.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Osage Beach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 5.0 mi | 222 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School of the Osage
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Osage Upper Elem. is listed in SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Osage Upper Elem.
Osage Upper Elem. is a public elementary school in Osage Beach, MO, part of School of the Osage, serving approximately 404 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,716 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Osage Upper Elem.
What grades does Osage Upper Elem. serve?
Osage Upper Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Osage Upper Elem.?
Osage Upper Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage Upper Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Osage Upper Elem. is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Osage Upper Elem. rank in MO?
Osage Upper Elem. ranks #1,716 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Osage Upper Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Osage Upper Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Osage Upper Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Osage Upper Elem. has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Osage Upper Elem. a charter school?
No, Osage Upper Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Osage Upper Elem. a Title I school?
No, Osage Upper Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Osage Upper Elem.?
44.1% of students at Osage Upper 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Miller County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (573) 348-0004
- Area population (ZIP 65065)
- 6,730
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 57.2
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 65065; 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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