Clever Upper Elementary School (Closed 2013)

103 South Public Ave
Clever, MO 65631
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Clever Upper Elementary School serves 185 students in grades 4-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
185 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(11-12)
35-39%
55%
(11-12)
50-54%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
97%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Clever Upper Elementary School?
185 students attend Clever Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Clever Upper Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clever Upper Elementary School?
Clever Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clever Upper Elementary School offer ?
Clever Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Clever Upper Elementary School part of?
Clever Upper Elementary School is part of Clever R-V School District.

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