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#1888 of 2,221 schools in MO

Reeds Spring Elementary

Elementary School · Reeds Spring R-iv · Reeds Spring, MO

A Reeds Spring R-iv elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 WOLVES LN, Reeds Spring, MO 65737

  • Math 35% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-5.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.1% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-12.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$14,413
Chronic Absenteeism26.4%

Students at Reeds Spring Elementary score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
53%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Reeds Spring Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,088/100K

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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

$60,713

Median home value

$242,100

Median rent

$919/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

80.3%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65737; 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 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.

Reeds Spring R-iv

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$14,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Reeds Spring Elementary is listed in REEDS SPRING R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Reeds Spring Elementary

Reeds Spring Elementary is a public elementary school in Reeds Spring, MO, part of Reeds Spring R-iv, serving approximately 348 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,888 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Reeds Spring Elementary

What grades does Reeds Spring Elementary serve?

Reeds Spring Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.

How many students attend Reeds Spring Elementary?

Reeds Spring Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Reeds Spring Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Reeds Spring Elementary 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 Reeds Spring Elementary rank in MO?

Reeds Spring Elementary ranks #1,888 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Reeds Spring Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Reeds Spring Elementary 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 Reeds Spring Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Reeds Spring Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Reeds Spring Elementary a charter school?

No, Reeds Spring Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Reeds Spring Elementary a Title I school?

No, Reeds Spring Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reeds Spring Elementary?

59.8% of students at Reeds Spring Elementary 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
2nd – 4th
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Stone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.4%
Area population (ZIP 65737)
8,279
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
48.6
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 65737; 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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