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Howell Valley Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-8

Summary

Howell Valley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in West Plains, Missouri, with a relatively small student population of 224. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, and has ranked among the top elementary schools in Missouri, reaching as high as 12th out of 901 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Howell Valley Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong performance on the MAP assessments. In 2022-2023, 75% of 4th graders, 73.1% of 6th graders, and 72.7% of 7th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages of 43.8%, 43.7%, and 39.5%, respectively. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are also impressive, with 68.2% of 7th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 37.3%. This consistent academic achievement is a testament to the school's effective teaching practices and strong curriculum.

Compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Koshkonong Elementary and Glenwood Elementary, which struggle academically, Howell Valley Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 13.2 students per teacher, suggests a more personalized learning environment for students. While Howell Valley Elementary serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with around 50% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's ability to achieve strong academic results despite this factor is a testament to its effectiveness in supporting student learning.

201

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,457

Per pupil spending ?

52.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6461 State Rte Zz
West Plains, MO 65775-9108

(417) 256-2268

District: Howell Valley R-I

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2010 → 99th in 2021

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (72% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 56 percentile points since 2010

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school72%

District avg72%

Missouri avg45%

Not ranked this year

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

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

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2021	97.0	12 of 901	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	79.0	160 of 1052	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	83.8	120 of 1045	88.5%	★★★★☆
2017	80.1	160 of 1032	84.5%	★★★★☆
2015	65.0	348 of 1058	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	58.8	431 of 1089	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	72.7	241 of 1108	78.2%	★★★★☆
2012	58.7	472 of 1085	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	60.4	448 of 1088	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	48.2	603 of 1066	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	64.0	332 of 1053	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.3	428 of 1084	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.0	353 of 1080	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.6	356 of 1074	66.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2021	95.1	14 of 691	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	69.3	234 of 917	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	78.3	143 of 898	84.1%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	97.3	8 of 459	98.3%	★★★★★
2019	75.1	91 of 587	84.5%	★★★★☆
2018	88.4	32 of 552	94.2%	★★★★★
2017	87.6	26 of 568	95.4%	★★★★★
2015	71.0	127 of 585	78.3%	★★★★☆
2014	68.0	175 of 633	72.4%	★★★★☆
2013	72.1	117 of 649	82.0%	★★★★☆
2012	57.8	272 of 623	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.3	218 of 625	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	72.7	119 of 614	80.6%	★★★★☆
2009	60.6	223 of 601	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	68.8	132 of 624	78.8%	★★★★☆
2007	53.9	288 of 624	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.2	139 of 619	77.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	91.4	22 of 379	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	95.9	10 of 385	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	68.6	107 of 527	79.7%	★★★★☆
2018	84.9	36 of 479	92.5%	★★★★★

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)

Elementary school

White (2021)98th percentile~ school

Middle school

White (2024)94th percentile

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English I78%+12 vs state

Mathematics69%+25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)						MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)						MAP English I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP English I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Howell Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	6461 State Rte Zz	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Howell Valley R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-2268	201	18	11.3	52.7%	185 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.5%)								(n/a)				73.8	65.4										78.2	$11,457	$548	$10,908
West Plains Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1136 Allen St	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-6150	767	63	12.0	75.6%	681 (88.8%)	4 (0.5%)	43 (5.6%)	8 (1.0%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.3%)	38.4	585^th of 900 public elementary schools	35.0%		33.4	630^th of 906 public elementary schools	30.5%	45	27.6	32.7							32.4	48.7						$11,737	$1,044	$10,693
Junction Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	8004 County Rd 3010	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Junction Hill C-12	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-4265	186	17	10.8	57.0%	183 (98.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)						46.1										$12,752	$757	$11,995
Glenwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	10286 State Rte 17	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Glenwood R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-4849	252	24	10.3	53.6%	247 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)								(n/a)	64.2		49.9			32.2										$12,577	$356	$12,221
Fairview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	4036 State Rte K	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Fairview R-Xi	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-1063	466	31	15.0	50.2%	433 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	49.9	469^th of 900 public elementary schools	47.9%		45.5	504^th of 906 public elementary schools	44.4%	35	30.1	40.3	35.6	44.4	53.6	63.5	55.3	43.1	17.1	51.9	46.3	35.1	46.2	49.9	88.5	$10,501	$642	$9,859
Richards Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	3461 County Rd 1710	West Plains	65775	Howell County	Richards R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-5239	389	26	14.9	63.0%	371 (95.4%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	56.8	390^th of 900 public elementary schools	56.7%		58.4	364^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.8%	26	21.5	84.3		55.2					26.3	53.3						$10,411	$1,502	$8,909
South Fork Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3209 Us Hwy 160	West Plains	65775	Howell County	West Plains R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 256-2836	196	15	12.7	58.7%	189 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)								(n/a)		61.8														$11,079	$924	$10,155
Koshkonong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	School St	Koshkonong	65692	Oregon County	Oregon-Howell R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 867-5601	127	16	7.9	80.3%	109 (85.8%)	4 (3.1%)	6 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)								(n/a)						71.4										$16,377	$563	$15,814

Frequently Asked Questions about Howell Valley Elementary

How many students attend Howell Valley Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 201 students attended Howell Valley Elementary.

What district is Howell Valley Elementary in?

Howell Valley R-I

What is the racial makeup of Howell Valley Elementary?

Students at Howell Valley Elementary are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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