Spring Valley Elementary School vs. Southwood Elementary School
Should I attend Spring Valley Elementary School or Southwood 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
Spring Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Southwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Valley 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwood 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
355 students
345 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1985 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1631 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
53
Grade 1 Students
47
55
Grade 2 Students
56
62
Grade 3 Students
64
59
Grade 4 Students
71
56
Grade 5 Students
54
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
19%
12%
% Black
57%
51%
% White
15%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
