West Central Elementary School
Tel:
(417)625-5380
- West Central Elementary School serves 226 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- West Central Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 29%.
Top Placements
West Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Central Elementary School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 226 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Central Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Central Elementary School is 0.47, which is equal to 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1326 out of 1792 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 6% |
| Black | 4% | 16% |
| White | 71% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joplin Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Central Elementary School is Gateway School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is North Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Joplin North Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 589 students
0.4 miles
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5270 0.4 6-8 589 - Joplin Joplin Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 162 students
0.5 miles
202 Malloy Cir
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5290 0.5 PK 162 - Joplin Columbia Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 226 students
1.0 miles
610 W F St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5325 1.0 K-5 226 - Joplin Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 242 students
1.0 miles
130 Mckinley
Joplin, MO 64802
(417)625-5355 1.0 K-5 242 - Joplin Gateway School Grades: 5-12 | 9 students
1.1 miles
1823 W 20th St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417)629-3410 1.1 5-12 9
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