Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Southwest City Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwest City Elementary serves the west part of the South West City, MO school district, covering an area of approximately 46.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 13.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest City Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Southwest City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest City Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1537 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
n/a
Hispanic
58%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest City Elementary School's ranking?
Southwest City Elementary School is ranked #1537 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Southwest City Elementary School?
350 students attend Southwest City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Southwest City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest City Elementary School?
Southwest City Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest City Elementary School offer ?
Southwest City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest City Elementary School part of?
Southwest City Elementary School is part of Mcdonald County R-I School District.
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