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#468 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 21% in state

Virginia E. George Elem.

Elementary School · Albany R-iii · Albany, MO

An Albany R-iii elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

202 S EAST ST, Albany, MO 64402

  • Math 61% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.3% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$13,120
Chronic Absenteeism9%

Students at Virginia E. George Elem. score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 51% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48.4%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Virginia E. George 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,661

Median home value

$101,700

Median rent

$534/mo

College educated

21.2%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Albany R-iii

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Virginia E. George Elem. is listed in ALBANY R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Virginia E. George Elem.

Virginia E. George Elem. is a public elementary school in Albany, MO, part of Albany R-iii, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Virginia E. George Elem.

What grades does Virginia E. George Elem. serve?

Virginia E. George Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Virginia E. George Elem.?

Virginia E. George Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia E. George Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Virginia E. George Elem. is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Virginia E. George Elem. rank in MO?

Virginia E. George Elem. ranks #468 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Virginia E. George Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Virginia E. George Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Virginia E. George Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia E. George Elem. has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Virginia E. George Elem. a charter school?

No, Virginia E. George Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Virginia E. George Elem. a Title I school?

No, Virginia E. George Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia E. George Elem.?

48.4% of students at Virginia E. George 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 – 5th
Enrollment
223
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Gentry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.0%
Area population (ZIP 64402)
2,258
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
43.3
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 64402; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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