Very Good
#802 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 36% in state
Ray Miller Elem.
Elementary School · Kirksville R-iii · Kirksville, MO
A Kirksville R-iii elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
2010 E NORMAL, Kirksville, MO 63501
- Math 40% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ray Miller Elem. score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
57.3%
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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Where Ray Miller 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,381/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kirksville), 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
$55,394
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$783/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Mary Immaculate Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Life Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kirksville R-iii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ray Miller Elem. is listed in KIRKSVILLE R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ray Miller Elem.
Ray Miller Elem. is a public elementary school in Kirksville, MO, part of Kirksville R-iii, serving approximately 496 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #802 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ray Miller Elem.
What grades does Ray Miller Elem. serve?
Ray Miller Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Ray Miller Elem.?
Ray Miller Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 496 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Miller Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray Miller 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 Ray Miller Elem. rank in MO?
Ray Miller Elem. ranks #802 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ray Miller Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Ray Miller Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Ray Miller Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ray Miller Elem. has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ray Miller Elem. a charter school?
No, Ray Miller Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ray Miller Elem. a Title I school?
No, Ray Miller Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ray Miller Elem.?
57.3% of students at Ray Miller 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
- 496
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Adair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (660) 665-2834
- Area population (ZIP 63501)
- 21,129
- Area average commute
- 14.7 min
- Area median age
- 27.7
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 63501; 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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