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West Elementary School vs. Arcadia Valley Middle School

Should you attend West Elementary School or Arcadia Valley Middle 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
West Elementary School
403 W Fite St
Park Hills, MO 63601
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Arcadia Valley Middle School
550 Park Dr
Ironton, MO 63650
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Arcadia Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades 3-5, West Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 261 students in grades 5-8, Arcadia Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
5-8
Total Students
462 students
261 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arcadia Valley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arcadia Valley Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arcadia Valley Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central R-III 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 Arcadia Valley Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arcadia Valley R-II 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

#1002 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#880 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arcadia Valley Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in MO)
43%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central R-III School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcadia Valley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arcadia Valley R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central R-III 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 Arcadia Valley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arcadia Valley R-II School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central R-III 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 Arcadia Valley Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Arcadia Valley R-II 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 West Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arcadia Valley Middle School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
150
-
Grade 4 Students
167
-
Grade 5 Students
145
71
Grade 6 Students
-
71
Grade 7 Students
-
71
Grade 8 Students
-
48

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 West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central R-III School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arcadia Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arcadia Valley R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central R-III 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 Hispanic at Arcadia Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arcadia Valley R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central R-III 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 Black at Arcadia Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arcadia Valley R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
92%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central R-III 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 Arcadia Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arcadia Valley R-II 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
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central R-III 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 two or more races at Arcadia Valley Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arcadia Valley R-II School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.15
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central R-III 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 Arcadia Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arcadia Valley R-II 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%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central R-III 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 Arcadia Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arcadia Valley R-II 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
12%
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central R-III 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 reduced-price lunch at Arcadia Valley Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arcadia Valley R-II School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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