Richardson Elementary School vs. Highland Park Elementary School
Should I attend Richardson Elementary School or Highland Park Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Richardson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Highland Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richardson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Highland Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
515 students
570 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#302 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
72
Grade 1 Students
72
59
Grade 2 Students
75
90
Grade 3 Students
78
91
Grade 4 Students
81
86
Grade 5 Students
66
69
Grade 6 Students
92
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
75%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%