Edgar Murray Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should you attend Edgar Murray Elementary School or Central 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
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Top Rankings
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Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 465 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 635 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 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-5
Total Students
465 students
635 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1585 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#650 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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19
Kindergarten Students
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96
Grade 1 Students
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105
Grade 2 Students
-
102
Grade 3 Students
150
88
Grade 4 Students
151
112
Grade 5 Students
164
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
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4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
94%
89%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.11
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
