Serving 64 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Union Star 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 is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Union Star Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Star Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Union Star Elementary School is ranked #1110 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Union Star Elementary School?
64 students attend Union Star Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Union Star Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Star Elementary School?
Union Star Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Star Elementary School offer ?
Union Star Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Union Star Elementary School part of?
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