Eskridge High School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students (09-10)
173 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(09-10)
≤10%
53%
(09-10)
20-29%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
4%
Black
(09-10)
100%
18%
White
(09-10)
n/a
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
86%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
8%
School District Name
Wellston School District
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Eskridge High School?
173 students attend Eskridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Eskridge High School students are Black.
What grades does Eskridge High School offer ?
Eskridge High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Eskridge High School part of?
Eskridge High School is part of Wellston School District.

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