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#211 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 10% in state

Walt Disney Elem.

Elementary School · Marceline R-v · Marceline, MO

A Marceline R-v elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

420 E CALIFORNIA, Marceline, MO 64658

  • Math 69% vs MO 47% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs MO 49% (2024)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.6% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$11,424
Chronic Absenteeism2.8%

Students at Walt Disney Elem. score 62% 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 Proficiency69%(2025 MAP)
School
State
47%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 MAP)
School
State
49%(2024 MAP)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 7 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.2%

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 Walt Disney 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated808/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marceline), 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

$71,310

Median home value

$114,100

Median rent

$600/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

19%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64658; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mc Cartan Memorial SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9PK–80.5 mi48Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Marceline R-v

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$11,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Walt Disney Elem. is listed in MARCELINE R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Walt Disney Elem.

Walt Disney Elem. is a public elementary school in Marceline, MO, part of Marceline R-v, serving approximately 324 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #211 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Walt Disney Elem.

What grades does Walt Disney Elem. serve?

Walt Disney Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Walt Disney Elem.?

Walt Disney Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elem. is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Walt Disney Elem. rank in MO?

Walt Disney Elem. ranks #211 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Walt Disney Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Walt Disney Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Walt Disney Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Walt Disney Elem. has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Walt Disney Elem. a charter school?

No, Walt Disney Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Walt Disney Elem. a Title I school?

No, Walt Disney Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walt Disney Elem.?

47.2% of students at Walt Disney 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
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Linn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.8%
Area population (ZIP 64658)
3,112
Area median age
41.6
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments / 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 64658; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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