Sweet Springs Elementary School vs. Alexander Elementary School
Should I attend Sweet Springs Elementary School or Alexander 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
Sweet Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Student Attention
Alexander Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sweet Springs Elementary 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alexander 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 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 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-8
Total Students
196 students
231 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1711 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
15
19
Kindergarten Students
19
19
Grade 1 Students
29
27
Grade 2 Students
25
31
Grade 3 Students
20
18
Grade 4 Students
26
27
Grade 5 Students
28
25
Grade 6 Students
34
18
Grade 7 Students
-
27
Grade 8 Students
-
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
98%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
10%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
