The top reported proficiency rate is 26% in Science. The lowest is 16% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Greenfield Elem.
Greenfield Elementary serves students from preschool through sixth grade in the small rural county seat of Greenfield, Missouri. The school is part of the Greenfield R-IV district, which also runs the high school in town. Because this is an elementary and middle school, there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on advanced coursework or college readiness pathways, as those are not relevant to this grade band.
The student body is predominantly white, reflecting the surrounding community. More than half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of economic need that is higher than the national rate. The school operates as a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and its Title I status was not included in the data.
On the Missouri Assessment Program, the state's standardized tests, the school's results show that the share of students reaching proficient levels is low. In math, proficiency rates ranged from roughly one in eight students in third grade to three in ten in sixth grade. In English language arts, the rates were similarly modest, with about one in six third graders and one in twelve fourth graders meeting the proficient bar. Sixth grade ELA had one in four proficient. Science, tested only in fifth grade, showed about one in four students proficient. The school did not report high school-level tests, as those would be taken at Greenfield High School, not this building.
Compared to other districts in Dade County, the school's overall proficiency index fell in the bottom quartile, meaning that most other districts in the county had higher average scores. There is no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline, so it is not possible to assess those aspects of the school environment.
The town of Greenfield itself is stable but not growing. Population has declined modestly over recent decades and remains small. The historic brick square with the county courthouse at its center is the focal point of community life, with seasonal events like Buffalo Days, Bluegrass on the Square, and a Christmas parade drawing residents together. Housing values in the area are well below state and national averages, and the area's unemployment rate tracks close to the national figure. The district has no major recent changes reported, and the school's setting is fully integrated with the downtown rather than separated as a campus.
For a family considering this school, the most salient fact is the low proficiency rates on state assessments. A parent may want to ask the school what supports are in place for students who are below grade level, and what the school's plan is for improving academic outcomes. The school's small size and rural setting may appeal to families who want a close-knit environment, and the town's low housing costs could make it an affordable place to live. The absence of data on special education and English learner populations means that families with children who have those needs should inquire directly about available services.
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