South Elementary School vs. Blair Oaks Elementary School
Should I attend South Elementary School or Blair Oaks 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
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Blair Oaks 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 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Blair Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-2
Total Students
274 students
220 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1574 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#12 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
11
Kindergarten Students
43
70
Grade 1 Students
52
73
Grade 2 Students
43
66
Grade 3 Students
53
-
Grade 4 Students
39
-
Grade 5 Students
44
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
43%
1%
% White
35%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
1%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%