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Townsend Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 377 students

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Posted June 1, 2004

I would have to agree with the other post. My son has been at this school for two years and I am not sure that he is being challenged to tap into his potential. He also get good grades (honor roll) but I am still unsure that he is getting all that he needs. Also, unhappy about zero field trips and behavior of other children in his class (and school as a whole). He will not be attending Kirby next year, I have decided to send him to private school rater than him going to another poor performing school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2004

My dauthter has been at this school for 2 years and she has not learned anything new since her 4 years at private school. I am not pleased with zero field trips and minimum extra cirr activities. I am not happy with her going to Kirby in the sixth grade. Wonder why all other elementary schools have k-6 except Townsend and one other school in the Kirby Jr. high area. My daughter gets good grades but I wonder if she has learned anything significant. Don't like the fact that she does not get enough homework. She had homework in every subject in K-3 at private school. i.e. write spelling works and definition and sentence to prepare for a spelling test. In this school the homework consisted of studying spelling words.
—Submitted by lg, 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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
16%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
11%

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
28%
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.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
26%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
22%

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

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

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
16%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
7%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
10%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
3%
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 Students28%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black30%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students11%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black12%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch7%
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 Students32%
Female38%
Male26%
Black32%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch28%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students24%
Female25%
Male23%
Black24%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch21%
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 Students33%
Female44%
Malen/a
Black35%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students35%
Female41%
Malen/a
Black35%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students30%
Female32%
Malen/a
Black30%
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
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

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 18%
White 2% 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 71%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6645 Parker Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
Phone: (314) 953-4800

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