Sorrento Springs Elementary School

390 Tumulty Dr
Ballwin, MO 63021

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Sorrento Springs Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Sorrento Springs Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sorrento Springs Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

259 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sorrento Springs Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Sorrento Springs Elementary School is 0.45, which is less 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1261 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

13:1

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American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

15%

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White

73%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.45

0.49

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Eligible for Free Lunch

21%

43%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Parkway C-2 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sorrento Springs Elementary School often compared to?

Sorrento Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wren Hollow Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Sorrento Springs Elementary School?

259 students attend Sorrento Springs Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Sorrento Springs Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sorrento Springs Elementary School?

Sorrento Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Sorrento Springs Elementary School offer ?

Sorrento Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Sorrento Springs Elementary School part of?

Sorrento Springs Elementary School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education