Zalma Elementary School

7013 School Street
Zalma, MO 63787

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Tel: (573) 722-3136

www.zalma.k12.mo.us

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Zalma Elementary School serves 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Zalma 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 124 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Zalma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Zalma Elementary School's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

124 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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School Rankings

Zalma Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Zalma Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1484 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

13:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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Hispanic

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Black

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15%

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White

100%

70%

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Hawaiian

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Two or more races

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All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.00

0.49

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Eligible for Free Lunch

98%

43%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Zalma R-V School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zalma Elementary School's ranking?

Zalma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Zalma Elementary School?

124 students attend Zalma Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Zalma Elementary School students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Zalma Elementary School?

Zalma Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Zalma Elementary School offer ?

Zalma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Zalma Elementary School part of?

Zalma Elementary School is part of Zalma R-V School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 124 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education