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Cambridge Elementary School vs. Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest

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School Overview

School
Cambridge Elementary School
109 W Cambridge
Belton, MO 64012
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest
106 S Hillcrest Rd
Belton, MO 64012
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cambridge 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-6
Total Students
439 students
482 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cambridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cambridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cambridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cambridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belton 124 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belton 124 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1496 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#482 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cambridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
56%
(Top 20% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cambridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cambridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cambridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest by grade.
Kindergarten Students
104
67
Grade 1 Students
97
65
Grade 2 Students
83
70
Grade 3 Students
95
72
Grade 4 Students
60
71
Grade 5 Students
-
65
Grade 6 Students
-
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cambridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cambridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cambridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cambridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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