Couch Elementary School
Couch Elementary School serves 84 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Couch Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Couch Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Couch Elementary School's student population of 84 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 84 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Couch Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Couch Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #677 out of 2085 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 97% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Couch R-I School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Couch Elementary School is Couch High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alton Elementary School (11.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Myrtle Couch High School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 117 students10
0.0 miles
21922 Highway 142
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4212 0 7-12 117 - Alton Alton Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 394 students10
11.5 miles
Route 2 Box 2181
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7217 11.5 PK-6 394 - Alton Alton High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 300 students10
11.6 miles
Route 2 Box 2180
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7215 11.6 7-12 300 - Thayer Thayer Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 414 students10
12.4 miles
365 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600 12.4 PK-6 414 - Thayer Thayer Senior High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 324 students10
12.4 miles
401 E Walnut St
Thayer, MO 65791
(417) 264-4600 12.4 7-12 324
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