Sparta Elementary School
Sparta Elementary School serves 261 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Sparta 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
Sparta Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 261 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sparta Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Sparta Elementary School is 0.13, 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 | #468 out of 2085 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 16% |
| White | 93% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sparta R-III School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sparta Elementary School is Sparta High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Sparta Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sparta Sparta High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 177 students10
0.2 miles
8520 State Hwy14e
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224 0.2 9-12 177 - Sparta Sparta Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 258 students10
0.2 miles
217 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518 0.2 5-8 258 - Sparta Sparta Pk Center Grades: PK | 58 students
0.2 miles
113 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223 0.2 PK 58 - Chadwick Chadwick Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 148 students10
5.1 miles
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588 5.1 PK-6 148 - Chadwick Chadwick High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 97 students10
5.1 miles
7090 State Hwy 125 S
Chadwick, MO 65629
(417) 634-3588 5.1 7-12 97
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