Dogwood Elementary School
Dogwood Elementary School serves 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dogwood Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (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 72% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Dogwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Dogwood Elementary School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 505 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dogwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Dogwood Elementary School is 0.10, 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 | #156 out of 2085 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 16% |
| White | 95% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kearney R-I School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dogwood Elementary School is Kearney High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kearney Middle School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kearney Kearney Middle School Math: 65% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-7 | 530 students10
1.5 miles
200 E 5th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4115 1.5 6-7 530 - Kearney Kearney Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 270 students10
1.7 miles
902 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4113 1.7 K-5 270 - Kearney Hawthorne Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 277 students10
2.2 miles
1815 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4114 2.2 K-5 277 - Kearney Kearney High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 10-12 | 874 students10
2.6 miles
715 E 19th St
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4585 2.6 10-12 874 - Kearney Southview Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 482 students10
2.9 miles
7 S Campus Dr
Kearney, MO 64060
(816) 628-4652 2.9 K-5 482
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