Sparta Elementary School vs. South Elementary School
Should you attend Sparta Elementary School or South 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
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South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sparta 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 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
246 students
519 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#224 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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55-59%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
85
Grade 1 Students
39
106
Grade 2 Students
54
114
Grade 3 Students
51
110
Grade 4 Students
48
104
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
1%
6%
% Black
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1%
% White
98%
84%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
