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Hermitage Elementary School

E End Polk St
Hermitage, MO 65668

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Tel: (417) 745-6277

www.hermitage.k12.mo.us

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Hermitage Elementary School serves 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Hermitage Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 118 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hermitage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Hermitage Elementary School's student population of 118 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

118 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Hermitage Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Hermitage Elementary School is 0.13, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#657 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hermitage Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hermitage Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Hispanic

Black

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15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

White

93%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Hermitage Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

14%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hermitage R-IV School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hermitage Elementary School's ranking?

Hermitage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Hermitage Elementary School?

118 students attend Hermitage Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Hermitage Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermitage Elementary School?

Hermitage Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Hermitage Elementary School offer ?

Hermitage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Hermitage Elementary School part of?

Hermitage Elementary School is part of Hermitage R-IV School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 118 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education