Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alpha Hart Lewis 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alpha Hart Lewis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alpha Hart Lewis's student population of 538 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alpha Hart Lewis ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alpha Hart Lewis is 0.68, 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
#1864 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
31%
15%
White
44%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alpha Hart Lewis's ranking?
Alpha Hart Lewis is ranked #1864 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Alpha Hart Lewis often compared to?
Alpha Hart Lewisis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Alpha Hart Lewis?
538 students attend Alpha Hart Lewis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Alpha Hart Lewis students are White, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alpha Hart Lewis?
Alpha Hart Lewis has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alpha Hart Lewis offer ?
Alpha Hart Lewis offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alpha Hart Lewis part of?
Alpha Hart Lewis is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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