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#1024 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 46% in state
Steelville High
High School · Steelville R-iii · Steelville, MO
A Steelville R-iii high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 339, Steelville, MO 65565
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 56% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Steelville High score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
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 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Steelville 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,230/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Steelville), 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
$51,232
Median home value
$122,700
Median rent
$724/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Steelville R-iii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,755NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steelville High is listed in STEELVILLE R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steelville High
Steelville High is a public high school in Steelville, MO, part of Steelville R-iii, serving approximately 296 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,024 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steelville High
What grades does Steelville High serve?
Steelville High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Steelville High?
Steelville High has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steelville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Steelville 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 Steelville High rank in MO?
Steelville High ranks #1,024 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Steelville High's MySchoolScout rating?
Steelville High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Steelville High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steelville High has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Steelville High a charter school?
No, Steelville High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steelville High a Title I school?
No, Steelville High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steelville High?
54.1% of students at Steelville 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (573) 775-2144
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 65565)
- 4,685
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 · 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.
- 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 65565; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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