Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hyde Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hyde Elementary serves the southwest part of Saint Joseph, MO, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hyde Elementary School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hyde Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hyde Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1344 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
6%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hyde Elementary School's ranking?
Hyde Elementary School is ranked #1344 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hyde Elementary School often compared to?
Hyde Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benton High School, Spring Garden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hyde Elementary School?
352 students attend Hyde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hyde Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hyde Elementary School?
Hyde Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hyde Elementary School offer ?
Hyde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hyde Elementary School part of?
Hyde Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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