Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Sugar Creek Elementary School's student population of 140 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
29%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
44%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
140 students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sugar Creek Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Sugar Creek Elementary School part of?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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