Very Good
#411 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 19% in state
Purdy Elem.
Elementary School · Purdy R-ii · Purdy, MO
A Purdy R-ii elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 248, Purdy, MO 65734
- Math 43% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MO 49% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Purdy Elem. score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Purdy 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated933/100K
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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
$54,418
Median home value
$170,700
Median rent
$644/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Purdy R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Purdy Elem. is listed in PURDY R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Purdy Elem.
Purdy Elem. is a public elementary school in Purdy, MO, part of Purdy R-ii, serving approximately 304 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Purdy Elem.
What grades does Purdy Elem. serve?
Purdy Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Purdy Elem.?
Purdy Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Purdy Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Purdy Elem. is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Purdy Elem. rank in MO?
Purdy Elem. ranks #411 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Purdy Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Purdy Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Purdy Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Purdy Elem. has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Purdy Elem. a charter school?
No, Purdy Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Purdy Elem. a Title I school?
No, Purdy Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Purdy Elem.?
64.8% of students at Purdy 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (417) 442-3217
- Area population (ZIP 65734)
- 3,852
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 65734; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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