Dorothy Moody Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Dorothy Moody Elementary School served 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 84%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 86%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
20%
Black
19%
7%
White
49%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% KS state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% KS state average).
How many students attend Dorothy Moody Elementary School?
261 students attend Dorothy Moody Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dorothy Moody Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy Moody Elementary School?
Dorothy Moody Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dorothy Moody Elementary School offer ?
Dorothy Moody Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Dorothy Moody Elementary School part of?
Dorothy Moody Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Public School District.
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