Russell Elementary School vs. Hazelwood West High School
Should you attend Russell Elementary School or Hazelwood West High 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
Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Hazelwood West High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 2,042 students in grades 9-12, Hazelwood West High School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is lower 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 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
9-12
Total Students
409 students
2,042 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
108 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1442 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#961 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Graduation Rate
n/a
81%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
-
Kindergarten Students
62
-
Grade 1 Students
63
-
Grade 2 Students
62
-
Grade 3 Students
63
-
Grade 4 Students
71
-
Grade 5 Students
70
-
Grade 9 Students
-
522
Grade 10 Students
-
514
Grade 11 Students
-
502
Grade 12 Students
-
504
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
61%
66%
% White
22%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
