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#1521 of 2,221 schools in MO

Winston Elem.

Elementary School · Winston R-vi · Winston, MO

A Winston R-vi elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 38, Winston, MO 64689

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.1:1
District spending per student$17,283
Chronic Absenteeism1.8%

Students at Winston Elem. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* 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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Winston 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 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average675/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$59,167

Median home value

$125,000

Median rent

$725/mo

College educated

6.7%

Homeownership

87.5%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64689; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Winston R-vi

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$17,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Winston Elem. is listed in WINSTON R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Winston Elem.

Winston Elem. is a public elementary school in Winston, MO, part of Winston R-vi, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,521 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Winston Elem.

What grades does Winston Elem. serve?

Winston Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Winston Elem.?

Winston Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Winston Elem. is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winston Elem. rank in MO?

Winston Elem. ranks #1,521 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Winston Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Winston Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Winston Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winston Elem. has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Winston Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Winston Elem. a Title I school?

No, Winston Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

34.5% of students at Winston 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 – 6th
Enrollment
55
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Daviess County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.8%
Area population (ZIP 64689)
442
Area median age
45
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 · 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.
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 64689; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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