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Cedar Ridge School vs. Briarwood School

Should you attend Cedar Ridge School or Briarwood School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cedar Ridge School
901 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Briarwood School
1801 S James
Harrisonville, MO 64701
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Cedar Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Cedar Ridge School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 14 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Briarwood School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
21 students
14 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cedar Ridge School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Briarwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cedar Ridge School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Briarwood School.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
2 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cedar Ridge School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Briarwood School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Ridge School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled 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 Briarwood School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled 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

#505 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
#505 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cedar Ridge School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Briarwood School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 30% in MO)
<50%
(Top 30% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Ridge School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled 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 Briarwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in MO)
<50%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cedar Ridge School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled 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 Briarwood School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled 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 Cedar Ridge School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Briarwood School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
1
-
Grade 1 Students
1
1
Grade 2 Students
3
-
Grade 3 Students
3
2
Grade 5 Students
2
1
Grade 6 Students
1
2
Grade 7 Students
-
1
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
4
1
Grade 10 Students
2
1
Grade 11 Students
2
-
Grade 12 Students
2
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cedar Ridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Briarwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Black
n/a
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cedar Ridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Briarwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
95%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cedar Ridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled 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 Briarwood School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled 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
5%
n/a
0.10
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cedar Ridge School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled 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 Briarwood School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled 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
48%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cedar Ridge School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled 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 Briarwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled 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
8%
(20-21 School Year Data)
25%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cedar Ridge School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Briarwood School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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