Spring Valley Elementary School vs. Southwood Elementary School
Should you attend Spring Valley Elementary School or Southwood 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
Spring Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Southwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Valley 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwood 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
380 students
343 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1975 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1633 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
53
Grade 1 Students
65
51
Grade 2 Students
56
55
Grade 3 Students
68
62
Grade 4 Students
65
61
Grade 5 Students
73
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
58%
47%
% White
16%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
13%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
