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Ravenwood Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 380 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 30, 2012

Ravenwood is an amazing school that has some of the best teachers in the district. The Special Ed program is bar none and I love how the special ed students are integrated into the classroom. Because there is a deaf student in my sons class there is a teacher assistant signing all day every day. My first grader already knows several words and letters in sign language. We love Ravenwood!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

Great teachers, great staff, great PTA--I feel confident sending my child to Ravenwood!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 17, 2008

The administration is always friendly and smiling. My kids have had a fairly good experience with this school and love attending. They have adored all of their classroom teachers so far. The school also offers a wonderful special ed department that is probably topped by no other school in the area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2006

Ravenwood Elementary has a dedicated staff that goes above and beyond what is expected of them. I feel that the staff is always thinking about what is best for the kids.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 24, 2006

This is the best school in the district!! All teachers are completely committed to working with the children and doing whatever it takes to help the kids succeed in every course.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2005

Ravenwood has an art program, music and PE and great teachers and the best classrooms. it is the best school in the area.
—Submitted by a student


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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
58%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
50%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
68%
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 Students67%
Femalen/a
Male71%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White71%
Free or reduced-price lunch55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students75%
Femalen/a
Male82%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Free or reduced-price lunch64%
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 Students60%
Female71%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White58%
Free or reduced-price lunch58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students66%
Female68%
Male64%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White67%
Free or reduced-price lunch63%
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 Students47%
Female50%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White51%
Free or reduced-price lunch38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students61%
Female78%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Free or reduced-price lunch53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students51%
Female61%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White60%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
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 75% 76%
Black 11% 18%
Hispanic 10% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 43%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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5020 NE 58th St
Kansas City, MO 64119
Phone: (816) 413-4600

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