Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Blackwater 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 is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blackwater Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Blackwater, MO school district, covering approximately 76.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 5.3 miles and the furthest edge located 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackwater Elementary School's student population of 101 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
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School Rankings
Blackwater Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackwater Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1439 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
92%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackwater Elementary School's ranking?
Blackwater Elementary School is ranked #1439 out of 2,076 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Blackwater Elementary School?
101 students attend Blackwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Blackwater Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackwater Elementary School?
Blackwater Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blackwater Elementary School offer ?
Blackwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackwater Elementary School part of?
Blackwater Elementary School is part of Blackwater R-II School District.
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