Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mason Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mason Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mason Ridge Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mason Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason Ridge Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
75%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Mason Ridge Elementary School is ranked #64 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mason Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Mason Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellerive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mason Ridge Elementary School?
391 students attend Mason Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mason Ridge Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason Ridge Elementary School?
Mason Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mason Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Mason Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mason Ridge Elementary School part of?
Mason Ridge Elementary School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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