Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcgrath Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcgrath Elementary School's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcgrath Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcgrath Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#187 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
74%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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 #187 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mcgrath Elementary School?
195 students attend Mcgrath Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mcgrath Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 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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