Below Average
#1823 of 2,221 schools in MO
Southwest City Elem.
Elementary School · Mcdonald Co. R-i · Southwest City, MO
A Mcdonald Co. R-i elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
411 ACADEMY ST, Southwest City, MO 64863
- Math 49% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest City Elem. score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.9%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southwest City 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,056/100K
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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
$38,482
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$622/mo
College educated
8%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in MCDONALD CO. R-I
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 532 | Compare → |
| Noel PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–2 | Not available | 255 | Compare → |
| Pineville PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–2 | Not available | 107 | Compare → |
| Rocky Comfort Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 188 | 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.
Mcdonald Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest City Elem. is listed in MCDONALD CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest City Elem.
Southwest City Elem. is a public elementary school in Southwest City, MO, part of Mcdonald Co. R-i, serving approximately 339 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,823 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest City Elem.
What grades does Southwest City Elem. serve?
Southwest City Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Southwest City Elem.?
Southwest City Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest City Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest City Elem. is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest City Elem. rank in MO?
Southwest City Elem. ranks #1,823 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Southwest City Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest City Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Southwest City Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest City Elem. has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southwest City Elem. a charter school?
No, Southwest City Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest City Elem. a Title I school?
No, Southwest City Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest City Elem.?
82.9% of students at Southwest City 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- McDonald County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (417) 762-3251
- Area population (ZIP 64863)
- 1,403
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 64863; 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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