Elsberry High School vs. Silex High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 248 students in grades 9-12, Elsberry High 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 258 students in grades 6-12, Silex High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
248 students
258 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#763 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
35
Grade 7 Students
-
45
Grade 8 Students
-
32
Grade 9 Students
59
48
Grade 10 Students
73
35
Grade 11 Students
66
27
Grade 12 Students
50
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
89%
98%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
