The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in English language arts. The lowest is 25% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Southeast Elem.
Southeast Elementary is a closed school in Marshall, Missouri. It was a regular public school within the Marshall district and served elementary-grade students, with state testing data available for third and fourth graders. Because the school is no longer operating, the information here reflects its academic picture during its final year of reported results.
Marshall is a small county-seat town with a mix of historic Victorian homes, a central courthouse square, and Missouri Valley College within the city limits. Its character is shaped by agricultural surroundings and the college’s presence. The town has experienced a modest population decline in recent years, and its growth trajectory is slow. Employment comes from a few large employers, including a ConAgra plant, a hospital, and the college. Housing values in Marshall are lower than the state median, and the area is generally more affordable than many parts of Missouri.
The academic performance data from the 2022–23 school year shows a range of proficiency rates across grade levels and subjects. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above was relatively low in grade three and higher in grade four. In English language arts, a similar pattern emerged: grade three results were modest, while grade four results were stronger. The school did not provide enrollment figures, demographic breakdowns, or free-and-reduced-price lunch data for that year, so a fuller picture of student background and support needs is not available from the record. No civil rights data, discipline information, or staffing context was reported either.
Because Southeast Elementary served only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report. The school’s status as closed means that families in its attendance area would now be assigned to a different elementary school within the Marshall district. The district itself, according to publicly available information, has seen no significant recent changes that would affect families.
For a parent or resident considering the area, this school’s past performance offers a narrow window into one elementary building that no longer operates. The broader context of Marshall as a stable, modestly declining rural town with affordable housing and a college presence may be more relevant to a family’s decision. The lack of detailed demographic and enrollment data for Southeast Elementary makes it difficult to assess the peer environment it provided, but the academic results indicate that the school had room for improvement in foundational skills, particularly in math at the lower grade level.
Anyone looking at schools in Marshall today would need to examine the other elementary schools in the district to understand current options. The district’s website and school-level reports would be the best sources for up-to-date information on enrollment, programming, and student outcomes.
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