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#1883 of 2,221 schools in MO

Osceola Elem.

Elementary School · Osceola · Osceola, MO

An elementary school in Osceola, MO serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

76 SE HWY WW, Osceola, MO 64776

  • Math 49% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-4.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$11,128
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Students at Osceola Elem. score 43% 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 Proficiency49%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 41 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.2%

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 Osceola 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated952/100K

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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

$43,461

Median home value

$140,700

Median rent

$636/mo

College educated

11.6%

Homeownership

73.6%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Osceola

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$11,128NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Osceola Elem. is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Osceola Elem.

Osceola Elem. is a public elementary school in Osceola, MO, part of Osceola, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,883 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Osceola Elem.

What grades does Osceola Elem. serve?

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

How many students attend Osceola Elem.?

Osceola Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Osceola Elem. is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Osceola Elem. rank in MO?

Osceola Elem. ranks #1,883 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Osceola Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Osceola Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Osceola Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Osceola Elem. has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Osceola Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Osceola Elem. a Title I school?

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

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

54.2% of students at Osceola 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
319
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%
Area population (ZIP 64776)
3,355
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
50.9
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 64776; 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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