Below Average
#1969 of 2,216 schools in MO
Wellsville-middletown Elem.
Elementary School · WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I
900 BURLINGTON RD, Wellsville, MO 63384
Enrollment
133
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
133
Student-Teacher
12.1:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
How this school compares
In Wellsville
#2 of 2
public schools
Missouri elementary schools
#1,040 of 1,202
In district
#2 of 2
WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I
School environment
8.2 / 10
Very strong
About Wellsville-middletown Elem.
Wellsville-Middletown Elem is a small elementary school nestled in the remote rural setting of Wellsville, Missouri. Serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students, the school currently has an enrollment of 133 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1 with eleven full-time equivalent teachers. The school’s MySchoolScout rating is 3.3 out of 10, placing it in the bottom eighth percentile among Missouri schools.
Academically, about one-third of students are proficient or above in both English Language Arts and Math. While the academic performance suggests room for improvement, Wellsville-Middletown Elem focuses on nurturing young learners with personalized attention in a close-knit community setting. The school’s remote location offers a quiet environment conducive to learning and building strong relationships between teachers and families.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 133 students, Wellsville-middletown Elem. is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Located in a rural area, Wellsville-middletown Elem. may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
Score Breakdown
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Wellsville-middletown Elem. — Students at Wellsville-middletown Elem. score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.
How Wellsville-middletown Elem. Compares
See how Wellsville-middletown Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 32% (2019) to 27% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 42% (2019) to 22% (2022).
Location
900 BURLINGTON RD, Wellsville, MO 63384
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wellsville-middletown Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. COMMUNITY ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 7.2 miles away, in nearby Laddonia), which scores notably higher. Another option is EUGENE FIELD ELEM. (rated 6.9/10, 18.3 miles away, in nearby Mexico), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MCMILLAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER (rated 6.8/10, 17.6 miles away, in nearby Mexico), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wellsville, see our Wellsville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 21.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WELLSVILLE-MIDDLETOWN HS Wellsville | 0.0 mi | 7.6 |
| ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Martinsburg | 4.4 mi | 5.2 |
| MONTGOMERY CITY ELEM. Montgomery City | 7.4 mi | 4.2 |
| COMMUNITY ELEM. Laddonia | 7.2 mi | 8.8 |
| COMMUNITY HIGH Laddonia | 7.2 mi | 7.3 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Montgomery City | 7.8 mi | 6.3 |
| MONTGOMERY CO. MIDDLE Montgomery City | 9.9 mi | 5.8 |
| MONTGOMERY CO. HIGH Montgomery City | 10.0 mi | 5.0 |
| WILLIAMSBURG ELEM. Williamsburg | 13.6 mi | 3.9 |
| VAN-FAR JR./SR. HIGH Vandalia | 15.5 mi | 4.9 |
| VAN-FAR ELEM. Vandalia | 15.8 mi | 6.7 |
| MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY Mexico | 17.3 mi | 8.9 |
| MCMILLAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER Mexico | 17.6 mi | 6.8 |
| ST BRENDAN SCHOOL Mexico | 18.1 mi | 5.9 |
| NORTH CALLAWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Auxvasse | 18.0 mi | 5.1 |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEM. Mexico | 18.3 mi | 6.9 |
| MEXICO HIGH Mexico | 18.6 mi | 4.2 |
| MEXICO MIDDLE Mexico | 18.6 mi | 6.2 |
| HAWTHORNE ELEM. Mexico | 18.9 mi | 4.2 |
| JONESBURG ELEM. Jonesburg | 21.5 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63384 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,083
Median Home Value
$113,200
Median Rent
$565/mo
Population
2,148
College Educated
16.2%
Homeownership
87.8%
Avg Commute
24.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Median Age
43.2
Community Profile
The community surrounding Wellsville-middletown Elem. has a median household income of $75,083. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $113,200, with a median rent of $565/month. The local poverty rate of 7.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BIRCH TREE ELEM. Birch Tree, MO | 4.5 |
| NORTH NODAWAY ELEM. Pickering, MO | 4.5 |
| ST GEORGE SCHOOL Linn, MO | 4.5 |
| BEVIER ELEM. Bevier, MO | 4.6 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GROVE EAST St. Louis, MO | 4.6 |
| RENICK ELEM. Renick, MO | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wellsville-middletown Elem.
What grades does Wellsville-middletown Elem. serve?
Wellsville-middletown Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wellsville-middletown Elem.?
Wellsville-middletown Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellsville-middletown Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellsville-middletown 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 Wellsville-middletown Elem. rank in MO?
Wellsville-middletown Elem. is ranked #1969 out of 2,216 schools in MO.
What is Wellsville-middletown Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Wellsville-middletown Elem. has a composite rating of 4.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Wellsville-middletown Elem.?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Wellsville-middletown Elem. has 32.0% math proficiency and 30.3% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Wellsville-middletown Elem. a charter school?
No, Wellsville-middletown Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wellsville-middletown Elem. a Title I school?
No, Wellsville-middletown Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wellsville-middletown Elem.?
56.4% of students at Wellsville-middletown 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.
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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,087/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Wellsville). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 56.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (573) 684-2047
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
WELLSVILLE MIDDLETOWN R-I- District Enrollment
- 289
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,000
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
Other Schools in This District
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