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#873 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 39% in state

Russellville High

High School · Cole Co. R-i · Russellville, MO

A Cole Co. R-i high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13600 RTE C, Russellville, MO 65074

  • Math 53% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$11,073
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Russellville High score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
75%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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

29.5%

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 Russellville High 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low142/100K

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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

$76,622

Median home value

$167,400

Median rent

$652/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

2.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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.

Cole Co. R-i

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$11,073NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Russellville High is listed in COLE CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Russellville High

Russellville High is a public high school in Russellville, MO, part of Cole Co. R-i, serving approximately 295 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #873 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Russellville High

What grades does Russellville High serve?

Russellville High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Russellville High?

Russellville High has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville High?

The student-teacher ratio at Russellville High is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Russellville High rank in MO?

Russellville High ranks #873 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Russellville High's MySchoolScout rating?

Russellville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Russellville High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Russellville High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Russellville High a charter school?

No, Russellville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Russellville High a Title I school?

No, Russellville High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russellville High?

29.5% of students at Russellville High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
295
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cole County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 65074)
2,781
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
40.3
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)
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 65074; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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