Avery Elementary School

909 Bompart Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (314) 963-6425

avery.webster.k12.mo.us

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Avery Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Avery Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 425 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Avery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Avery Elementary School's student population of 425 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

425 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Avery Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Avery Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#98 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Avery Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

59%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Avery 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

68%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Avery 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

11%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Avery Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

81%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.33

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Avery Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Avery Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Avery Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Webster Groves School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avery Elementary School's ranking?

Avery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Avery Elementary School?

425 students attend Avery Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Avery Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Avery Elementary School?

Avery Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Avery Elementary School offer ?

Avery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Avery Elementary School part of?

Avery Elementary School is part of Webster Groves School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 425 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education