Excellent
#93 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 4% in state
South Harrison Elem.
Elementary School · South Harrison Co. R-ii · Bethany, MO
A South Harrison Co. R-ii elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 445, Bethany, MO 64424
- Math 43% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Harrison Elem. score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 45% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Harrison 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bethany), 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
$53,867
Median home value
$119,700
Median rent
$634/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
South Harrison Co. R-ii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Harrison Elem. is listed in SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Harrison Elem.
South Harrison Elem. is a public elementary school in Bethany, MO, part of South Harrison Co. R-ii, serving approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Harrison Elem.
What grades does South Harrison Elem. serve?
South Harrison Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend South Harrison Elem.?
South Harrison Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Harrison Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at South Harrison Elem. is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Harrison Elem. rank in MO?
South Harrison Elem. ranks #93 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is South Harrison Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
South Harrison Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Harrison Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Harrison Elem. has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Harrison Elem. a charter school?
No, South Harrison Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Harrison Elem. a Title I school?
No, South Harrison Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Harrison Elem.?
60.9% of students at South Harrison 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (660) 425-8061
- Area population (ZIP 64424)
- 3,664
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 64424; 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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