Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School's student population of 648 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
56%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School is ranked #734 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shepard Blvd. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School?
648 students attend Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School offer ?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School part of?
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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