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Dewey Elementary

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Summary

Dewey Elementary is a public elementary school located in Chillicothe, Missouri, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 250 students. The school is part of the Chillicothe R-II School District, which is ranked 58 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Dewey Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, with a statewide ranking of 118 out of 906 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly higher than the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in serving low-socioeconomic status (SES) students and students with disabilities. Dewey Elementary also has consistently lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average.

When compared to other elementary schools within the Chillicothe R-II School District, such as Field Elementary and Chillicothe Elementary, Dewey Elementary's performance is significantly stronger, with higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. The school's consistent high performance over the past several years, along with its ability to effectively serve disadvantaged student populations, make it a standout example of effective elementary education in Missouri.

254

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

44.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

905 Dickinson Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601-2698

(660) 646-4255

District: Chillicothe R-II

Students who attend Dewey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Chillicothe Middle
High:	Chillicothe High

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Two or more races:

7.5%

African American:

2.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 95th percentile in 2021 → 87th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (59% vs 42% meeting standards)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 95th-percentile peak (2021) to 87th (2024)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Missouri avg42%

Not ranked this year

Dewey Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

40^th of 367Chillicothe R-II among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	83.8	118 of 906	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	79.0	153 of 898	83.0%	★★★★☆
2022	87.2	88 of 908	90.3%	★★★★★
2021	92.5	42 of 901	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	44.6	590 of 1052	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.5	662 of 1045	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	61.4	392 of 1032	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.3	270 of 865	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	63.6	366 of 1058	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.0	414 of 1089	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.8	483 of 1108	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.5	590 of 1085	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.9	664 of 1088	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.5	542 of 1066	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.8	481 of 1053	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.8	376 of 1084	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	44.9	651 of 1080	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	58.3	415 of 1074	61.4%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2021	89.9	2 of 81	97.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	94.1	23 of 625	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	92.7	19 of 611	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	97.1	10 of 532	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	97.9	9 of 574	98.4%	★★★★★
2019	37.9	623 of 907	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.7	559 of 887	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	75.1	146 of 668	78.1%	★★★★☆
2023	66.0	208 of 673	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.5	142 of 675	79.0%	★★★★☆
2021	85.3	79 of 691	88.6%	★★★★☆
2019	37.5	595 of 917	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.8	725 of 898	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2021)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)96th percentile+9 vs school

White (2024)78th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2023-2024) ?

Science60%+20 vs state

Mathematics60%+18 vs state

English Language Arts55%+12 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dewey Elementary

What district is Dewey Elementary in?

Chillicothe R-II

How many students attend Dewey Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 254 students attended Dewey Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Dewey Elementary?

Students at Dewey Elementary are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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