South Elementary School
Tel:
(417) 582-5905
South Elementary School serves 816 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
South Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 816 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 816 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
South Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #307 out of 2085 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 49% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
Black | 1% | 16% |
White | 88% | 71% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.47 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Ozark R-VI School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to South Elementary School is Ozark Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ozark Ozark Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 854 students
1.5 miles
1109 W Jackson
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-4701 1.5 8-9 854 - Ozark Ozark High School Grades: 10-12 | 1,308 student
2.0 miles
1350 W Bluff Dr
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5901 2.0 10-12 1,308 - Ozark East Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 671 students
2.1 miles
2449 E Hartley
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5906 2.1 K-5 671 - Nixa High Pointe Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 463 students
4.1 miles
900 North Cheyenne Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417) 225-1600 4.1 K-4 463 - Ozark North Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 642 students
4.6 miles
3608 N Hwy Nn
Ozark, MO 65721
(417) 582-5904 4.6 K-5 642
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