Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcgrath Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcgrath Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcgrath Elementary School's student population of 198 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcgrath Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcgrath Elementary School is 0.49, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
70%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcgrath Elementary School's ranking?
Mcgrath Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Mcgrath Elementary School?
198 students attend Mcgrath Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mcgrath Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcgrath Elementary School?
Mcgrath Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcgrath Elementary School offer ?
Mcgrath Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mcgrath Elementary School part of?
Mcgrath Elementary School is part of Brentwood School District.
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