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#1322 of 2,221 schools in MO
Portageville Elem.
Elementary School · Portageville · Portageville, MO
An elementary school in Portageville, MO where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
904 KING AVE, Portageville, MO 63873
- Math 69% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Portageville Elem. score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 20 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Portageville 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,216/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portageville), 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
$42,273
Median home value
$135,800
Median rent
$755/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63873; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Eustachius Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Portageville
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Portageville Elem. is listed in PORTAGEVILLE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Portageville Elem.
Portageville Elem. is a public elementary school in Portageville, MO, part of Portageville, serving approximately 317 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,322 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Portageville Elem.
What grades does Portageville Elem. serve?
Portageville Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Portageville Elem.?
Portageville Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portageville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Portageville 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 Portageville Elem. rank in MO?
Portageville Elem. ranks #1,322 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Portageville Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Portageville Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Portageville Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Portageville Elem. has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Portageville Elem. a charter school?
No, Portageville Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Portageville Elem. a Title I school?
No, Portageville Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Portageville Elem.?
100.0% of students at Portageville 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- New Madrid County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (573) 379-5706
- Area population (ZIP 63873)
- 4,096
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 / 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 63873; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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