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South Holt Elementary School

201 S Barbour
Oregon, MO 64473
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Top 30%
Tel: (660) 446-2356
www.southholtr1.com
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South Holt Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
South Holt Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Holt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

South Holt Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
139 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

South Holt 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 South Holt Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#468 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Holt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
7%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
99%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
Diversity Score
0.02
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Holt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
South Holt County R-I School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Holt Elementary School's ranking?

South Holt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend South Holt Elementary School?

139 students attend South Holt Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of South Holt Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Holt Elementary School?

South Holt Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does South Holt Elementary School offer ?

South Holt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is South Holt Elementary School part of?

South Holt Elementary School is part of South Holt County R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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