Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sweet Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweet Springs Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 142.1 square miles in Sweet Springs, MO. The typical drive to the school takes 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweet Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sweet Springs Elementary School's student population of 191 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sweet Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweet Springs Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#674 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
97%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweet Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Sweet Springs Elementary School is ranked #674 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sweet Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Sweet Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bueker Middle School, Alexander Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sweet Springs Elementary School?
191 students attend Sweet Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sweet Springs Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweet Springs Elementary School?
Sweet Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sweet Springs Elementary School offer ?
Sweet Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweet Springs Elementary School part of?
Sweet Springs Elementary School is part of Sweet Springs R-VII School District.
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