South Elementary School vs. Blair Oaks Elementary School
Should you attend South Elementary School or Blair Oaks 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
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South 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 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Blair Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-2
Total Students
312 students
218 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1442 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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30
Kindergarten Students
67
44
Grade 1 Students
49
75
Grade 2 Students
51
69
Grade 3 Students
43
-
Grade 4 Students
62
-
Grade 5 Students
40
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
8%
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% Hispanic
6%
2%
% Black
39%
2%
% White
36%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
2%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
