Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sweeny Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweeny Elementary serves the southeast part of Republic, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweeny Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sweeny Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweeny Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweeny Elementary School is 0.30, which is less 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
#80 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweeny Elementary School's ranking?
Sweeny Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sweeny Elementary School often compared to?
Sweeny Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Price Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sweeny Elementary School?
481 students attend Sweeny Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sweeny Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweeny Elementary School?
Sweeny Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sweeny Elementary School offer ?
Sweeny Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweeny Elementary School part of?
Sweeny Elementary School is part of Republic R-III School District.
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