Very Good
#769 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 35% in state
West Plains Elem.
Elementary School · West Plains R-vii · West Plains, MO
A West Plains R-vii elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1136 ALLEN ST, West Plains, MO 65775
- Math 30% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Plains Elem. score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Plains 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,183/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Plains), 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
$48,854
Median home value
$177,700
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
66.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65775; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Valley Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| Ozark Horizon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Junction Hill Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Richards Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 4.4 mi | 385 | 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.
West Plains R-vii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Plains Elem. is listed in WEST PLAINS R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Plains Elem.
West Plains Elem. is a public elementary school in West Plains, MO, part of West Plains R-vii, serving approximately 776 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #769 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Plains Elem.
What grades does West Plains Elem. serve?
West Plains Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend West Plains Elem.?
West Plains Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 776 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Plains Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at West Plains 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 West Plains Elem. rank in MO?
West Plains Elem. ranks #769 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is West Plains Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
West Plains Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 West Plains Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Plains Elem. has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Plains Elem. a charter school?
No, West Plains Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Plains Elem. a Title I school?
No, West Plains Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Plains Elem.?
69.7% of students at West Plains 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 776
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Howell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (417) 256-6150
- Area population (ZIP 65775)
- 24,950
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 65775; 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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