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Emerson Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 235 students

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Posted December 28, 2007

The comment made about the principal in 2005 is 100% correct, but since then a new principal has taken over and she is wonderful! She is working very hard to turn the school around and so are the teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 10, 2006

I am very impresed with the level of education my children are recieving at emerson elementary. I have a kindergartner and a first grader my kindergartner is almost reading and my first grader reads very well. We have an awesome full time principal who is very dedicated to our childrens success, she truly cares about our kids and does everything in her power to make everyone safe and happy while learning, i could not ask for a better group of teachers. We are trying new methods of getting parents involved. My overall review of the school is i am very satisfyed with the staff and the education my kids are recieving. A+
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 6, 2006

i am very pleased with emerson the staff there really seem to care about the children they have done a wonderful job with my children my kindergarten can read my second grader actully loves to go to school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2005

I am sorry to say anyone who send their children to this school, their children will not get a very good education. The principal really don't care how the children act and she isn't there half the time. There are many bullies in this school and the district doesn't seem to really care. I live in this district and I decided to pay to send my children to a better school so they will have a good education.
—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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
25%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

23 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
38%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
44%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

26 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
47%
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 Students17%
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Whiten/a
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Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students30%
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 Students28%
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 Students24%
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 Students37%
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 Students30%
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

Science

All Students23%
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

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
White 83% 76%
Black 10% 18%
Hispanic 6% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 80%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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1301 S. Duquesne Road
Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: (417) 625-5345

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