Serving 333 students in grades 1-6, Symington 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 was 6% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
333 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
80%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
67%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 15-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Symington Elementary School?
333 students attend Symington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Symington Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Symington Elementary School?
Symington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Symington Elementary School offer ?
Symington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Symington Elementary School part of?
Symington Elementary School is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
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