The top reported proficiency rate is 56% in Math. The lowest is 46% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Col. John B. Wyman Elem.
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary in Rolla, Missouri, serves children from preschool through third grade as part of the Rolla 31 school district. Because it covers only early elementary grades, the school does not report a graduation rate or other secondary metrics. State testing data is available only for third graders, who take the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) in math and English language arts. In both subjects, third graders at Wyman posted proficiency rates that exceed the median among Phelps County districts; overall proficiency across tested subjects placed the school in the top quartile relative to other districts in the county. Fewer than half of third graders scored proficient or above in English language arts, while a modest majority reached that bar in math. Families considering Wyman will want to understand how these early results compare to their expectations, though the school’s small tested population and single-grade snapshot mean the data give only a partial view. The school’s enrollment is substantial for an elementary building serving such a narrow grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with Hispanic and Asian students the next largest demographic groups. Nearly half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a sizable share of households with lower income. State data on students with disabilities and English learners at Wyman were not available; a parent may want to ask the school directly about these populations and the supports in place for them. The school operates as a regular public school and is not a charter or magnet. Rolla is a community shaped by its role as a university and government-research hub. Missouri University of Science and Technology anchors the local economy, alongside federal and state agencies and a mix of manufacturers such as Brewer Science, Royal Canin, and Hartmann North America. This employment base gives the area a professional and technical workforce that is relatively diverse for a small Midwestern city. Residential areas range from historic homes near downtown to newer subdivisions. The city is largely car-dependent but offers a traditional downtown core around the Phelps County Courthouse and a parks system with walking trails. Rolla has seen steady population growth in recent years, and industrial redevelopment has occurred at former manufacturing sites. Housing is priced below the national median home value, and rents have risen noticeably year over year, though they remain more affordable than the national average. The Rolla 31 district has not publicly reported recent changes such as bond issues, tax levies, or curriculum revisions that would meet the bar for lasting parent relevance. Wyman itself does not appear to have distinctive program offerings such as language immersion or specialized academies at the early elementary level. For a family weighing this school, the academic picture is mixed but promising in context: third-grade math performance is a relative strength, while English language arts is an area where a parent may want to learn more about the school’s literacy approach and intervention supports. The school serves a population that is economically diverse, and Rolla’s character as a university town with a stable employment base provides a steady community context. Because children leave after third grade, the feeder pathway into upper elementary and middle school within Rolla 31 will matter for families planning a longer view.
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