The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in Science. The lowest is 36% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Purdy Elem.
Purdy Elementary is a regular public school in Purdy, Missouri, serving kindergarten through sixth grade. It sits within the Purdy R-II district and is the only elementary campus for this small Ozarks foothills community. The student body is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of Asian, black, and multiracial students. A large portion of families qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the working-class character of the town. The school is moderately sized for a rural elementary campus. No data on students with disabilities or English learner status was reported.
State testing results from the most recent school year give a mixed but generally competitive picture relative to other Barry County districts. The school’s overall proficiency index, which averages reported rates across math, English language arts, and science, placed it above the midpoint among the county’s seven districts. This indicates that Purdy Elementary performs at a level that is higher than several nearby peers, though not at the very top of the county. Math proficiency results were reported for grades three, four, and five; the sixth-grade math result was suppressed, which is common in smaller schools where small class sizes can trigger privacy protections. In English language arts, results for grades four and six were reported, while grades three and five were suppressed. Science results for grade five were also reported. No graduation rate is applicable since the school does not serve high school grades.
Purdy itself is a small, primarily residential town on the Ozark foothills with a historical Main Street and a railroad-era origin. It has a significant Hispanic population and a stable but slowly declining population. Highway 37 runs through town, connecting it to Monett and Cassville. Housing values are modest, and homeownership is common. The town’s economy draws on transportation and warehousing alongside the school district as a local employer. Public sources did not identify walkability data, parks, or a public library, so family amenities within town boundaries are limited. The school campus is likely near the town center, though exact locations were not confirmed in available sources.
For a family seeking a rural elementary school with a diverse student body and academic results that hold their own in the county, Purdy Elementary is a solid option. Parents should note that several grade-level test results are suppressed and may wish to speak directly with the school about classroom performance and student support programs, for which no data was published. No recent district-level changes or initiatives were identified in available public records.
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