Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Pathway Academy 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
83%
15%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pathway Academy School District
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Pathway Academy Elementary School?
181 students attend Pathway Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pathway Academy Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathway Academy Elementary School?
Pathway Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Pathway Academy Elementary School offer ?
Pathway Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Pathway Academy Elementary School part of?
Pathway Academy Elementary School is part of Pathway Academy School District.
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