Rock Bridge Elementary School

5151 S Hwy 163
Columbia, MO 65203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Rock Bridge Elementary School serves 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rock Bridge Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rock Bridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Rock Bridge Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Rock Bridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rock Bridge Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
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Black
17%
15%
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White
64%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.56
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Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rock Bridge Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Bridge Elementary School is ranked #610 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Rock Bridge Elementary School?
475 students attend Rock Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Rock Bridge Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Bridge Elementary School?
Rock Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rock Bridge Elementary School offer ?
Rock Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rock Bridge Elementary School part of?
Rock Bridge Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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