Central Elementary School vs. Edgar Murray Elementary School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or Edgar Murray Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 428 students in grades 3-5, Edgar Murray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-5
Total Students
604 students
428 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1585 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
21
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Kindergarten Students
103
-
Grade 1 Students
96
-
Grade 2 Students
104
-
Grade 3 Students
94
144
Grade 4 Students
82
142
Grade 5 Students
104
142
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
89%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
13%
