Adams Elementary School
Adams Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Adams Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Adams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Adams Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 269 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Rankings
Adams Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Adams Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2004 out of 2091 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 7% |
| Black | 96% | 16% |
| White | 4% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Louis City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Adams Elementary School is Gateway High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is St Louis Language Immersion School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Louis St Louis Language Immersion School Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 704 students10
0.5 miles
4011 Papin St
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 533-0975 0.5 K-8 704 - Saint Louis Stix Early Childhood Center Magnet School Grades: PK-2 | 463 students
0.5 miles
647 Tower Grove Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 533-0874 0.5 PK-2 463 - Saint Louis Mullanphy Botanical Gardens Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 474 students10
0.6 miles
4221 Shaw Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-0994 0.6 PK-5 474 - Saint Louis Gateway High School Magnet School
Math: 16% | Reading: 30%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,075 student10
0.8 miles
5101 Mcree Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3300 0.8 9-12 1,075 - Saint Louis AcademyOf Envt Sci/math Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 245 students10
0.9 miles
3325 Bell
Saint Louis, MO 63106
(314) 932-1464 0.9 PK-5 245
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