Kratz Elementary School vs. Valley Park Elementary School
Should you attend Kratz Elementary School or Valley Park 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
Kratz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Valley Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kratz 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 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valley Park 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
538 students
401 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1785 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#667 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
57
Kindergarten Students
97
67
Grade 1 Students
82
47
Grade 2 Students
93
49
Grade 3 Students
90
59
Grade 4 Students
89
59
Grade 5 Students
87
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
26%
9%
% Black
50%
12%
% White
13%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
