Serving 247 students in grades 4-5, Dewey Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dewey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dewey Elementary School's student population of 247 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dewey Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewey Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
88%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewey Elementary School's ranking?
Dewey Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Dewey Elementary School?
247 students attend Dewey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dewey Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewey Elementary School?
Dewey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dewey Elementary School offer ?
Dewey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dewey Elementary School part of?
Dewey Elementary School is part of Chillicothe R-II School District.
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