West Central Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1001 W 7th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Central 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
192 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
#1692 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Central Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Central Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Central Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Central Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Central Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Central Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Central Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of West Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Central Elementary School's ranking?
West Central Elementary School is ranked #1692 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend West Central Elementary School?
192 students attend West Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of West Central Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central Elementary School?
West Central Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Central Elementary School offer ?
West Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is West Central Elementary School part of?
West Central Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools School District.

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