Excellent
#33 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 1% in state
Spring Bluff Elem.
Elementary School · Spring Bluff R-xv · Sullivan, MO
A Spring Bluff R-xv elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9374 HWY 185, Sullivan, MO 63080
- Math 79% vs MO 41% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Bluff Elem. score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2021, reaching 79% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spring Bluff Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,750/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sullivan), 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
$60,862
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strain-japan Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 3.7 mi | 84 | 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.
Spring Bluff R-xv
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Bluff Elem. is listed in SPRING BLUFF R-XV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Bluff Elem.
Spring Bluff Elem. is a public elementary school in Sullivan, MO, part of Spring Bluff R-xv, serving approximately 221 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Bluff Elem.
What grades does Spring Bluff Elem. serve?
Spring Bluff Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Spring Bluff Elem.?
Spring Bluff Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Bluff Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Bluff Elem. is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Bluff Elem. rank in MO?
Spring Bluff Elem. ranks #33 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Spring Bluff Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Bluff Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Spring Bluff Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Bluff Elem. has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spring Bluff Elem. a charter school?
No, Spring Bluff Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Bluff Elem. a Title I school?
No, Spring Bluff Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Bluff Elem.?
13.6% of students at Spring Bluff 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (573) 457-8302
- Area population (ZIP 63080)
- 13,529
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 · 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 63080; 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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