Avilla Elementary School

400 Sarcoxie St
Avilla, MO 64833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Avilla Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Avilla Elementary School's student population of 129 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
129 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Avilla Elementary School 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 Avilla Elementary School is 0.20, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
#1310 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
37%
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30-34%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
89%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.20
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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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 Avilla Elementary School's ranking?
Avilla Elementary School is ranked #1310 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Avilla Elementary School?
129 students attend Avilla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Avilla Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avilla Elementary School?
Avilla Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avilla Elementary School offer ?
Avilla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Avilla Elementary School part of?
Avilla Elementary School is part of Avilla R-XIII School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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