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Central Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 291 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 11, 2011

Let me first just say that Central Elementary does have a good school policy.They have very well behaved students.Some do have there moments but not a lot.Central also has a special thing another school doesn't; it's a land mark!Been there for at least more than 100 years!Many of people you'll learn about today in the 1800's.Teachers are very giving about they're students and do love to help they're students.Very trusting and has home skills.I highly recommend that school if your in the Ferguson-Florissant School District.And a lot of parents have different opinions about a school before they even try it first.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2009

Unfortunetly this school is not the school to send your child to to maximize the potential. School focuses on writing dicipline reports and keeping kids from communicating and going on field trips. Lunch system is very poor kids cant talk to each other during lunch and sit far apart. This school does not assist children in how to communicate with each other nor let children express themselves to maximize potential. Teachers do not communicate with parents and kids properly. Children at this school become very angry when they enter the campus because of the atmosphere. The principal is not a principal focused and children learning just monoitoring discipline reports!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
17%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
11%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
8%

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
18%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
19%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

32 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
10%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students38%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students35%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students23%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black21%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students21%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black18%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students8%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black10%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch6%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students25%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black26%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students34%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black36%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students19%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students38%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 92% 18%
White 7% 76%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 2%
Hispanic 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 78%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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201 Wesley Ave
Ferguson, MO 63135
Phone: (314) 521-4981

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