Very Good
#655 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 29% in state
South Fork Elem.
Elementary School · West Plains R-vii · West Plains, MO
A West Plains R-vii elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3209 US HWY 160, West Plains, MO 65775
- Math 62% vs MO 50% (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Fork Elem. score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2021, reaching 62% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Fork 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,183/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Plains), 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
$48,854
Median home value
$177,700
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65775; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in WEST PLAINS R-VII
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 776 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
West Plains R-vii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Fork Elem. is listed in WEST PLAINS R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Fork Elem.
South Fork Elem. is a public elementary school in West Plains, MO, part of West Plains R-vii, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #655 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Fork Elem.
What grades does South Fork Elem. serve?
South Fork Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend South Fork Elem.?
South Fork Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Fork Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at South Fork Elem. is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Fork Elem. rank in MO?
South Fork Elem. ranks #655 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is South Fork Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
South Fork Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 South Fork Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Fork Elem. has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Fork Elem. a charter school?
No, South Fork Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Fork Elem. a Title I school?
No, South Fork Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Fork Elem.?
59.6% of students at South Fork 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Howell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.6%
- Phone
- (417) 256-2836
- Area population (ZIP 65775)
- 24,950
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 65775; 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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