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#215 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 10% in state

Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem.

Elementary School · Pemiscot Co. R-iii · Caruthersville, MO

An elementary school in Caruthersville, MO where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1727 COUNTY HWY 536, Caruthersville, MO 63830

  • Math 42% vs MO 48% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs MO 41% (2025)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.6% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.4% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.8 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+29.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$16,320
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Students at Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 MAP)
School
State
48%(2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 MAP)
School
State
41%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
42%
2025
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Pemiscot Co. R-iii 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,952/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Caruthersville), 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

$36,576

Median home value

$136,300

Median rent

$770/mo

College educated

12.5%

Homeownership

52%

Poverty rate

24%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Pemiscot Co. R-iii

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,320NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. is listed in PEMISCOT CO. R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem.

Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. is a public elementary school in Caruthersville, MO, part of Pemiscot Co. R-iii, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #215 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem.

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

The Pemiscot County R-3 School District is located at 1727 County HWY 536 in Caruthersville, MO 63830 1. The district's mission is to utilize available resources to provide educational opportunities that help students acquire knowledge and social, intellectual, and physical skills to become productive members of society 1. The district publishes various administrative documents, including the 2025-26 School Parent Engagement Policy, CSIP, and ESSA Complaint Procedures 1. Jane Clare Morris serves as the School Counselor and Homeless Liaison for the district 1. The district also participates in the Missouri Course Access Program (MOCAP) 1.
Sources (1)
  1. r3.k12.mo.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem.

What grades does Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. serve?

Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem.?

Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. rank in MO?

Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. ranks #215 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. a charter school?

No, Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. a Title I school?

No, Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elem.?

97.9% of students at Pemiscot Co. R-iii 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 – 8th
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pemiscot County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%
Area population (ZIP 63830)
6,315
Area average commute
17.7 min
Area median age
38.5
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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)
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 63830; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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