Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hall 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)30-34%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
82%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average).
How many students attend Hall Elementary School?
276 students attend Hall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hall Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hall Elementary School?
Hall Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hall Elementary School offer ?
Hall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hall Elementary School part of?
Hall Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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