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Gray Elementary School

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  • We moved across town from what we thought was an outstanding school. WOW!!!...

  • This is a great school with excellent parent involvement. The teachers...

  • We moved here from another state where my daughter was in a private schoool.

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Posted April 13, 2011
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We moved across town from what we thought was an outstanding school. WOW!!! What a difference. This school is amazing! The teachers and staff are very engaged, at the top and always accessible! We are thrilled! This year has been a wonderful experience!
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Posted January 25, 2010
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This is a great school with excellent parent involvement. The teachers really care about their students. Far cry better than some of the rural Missouri school my children have attended previously.
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Posted December 1, 2008
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We moved here from another state where my daughter was in a private schoool. However, we decided to try the public school system here because we heard great things. Wanda Gray has lived up to its outstanding reputation. It is a great public school.
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Posted November 13, 2008
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When we moved here from another state I was worried that the schools would not be up to par. We moved from a state that is always number 1 or 2 in the country educationwise. However, Gray elementary was a wonderful surprise. What a gem of a school. The curriculum is challenging, and the staff is wonderful. My son has really grown and his teachers are highly motivated and enthusiastic. We had thought about going the private school route, but after checking test scores we realized that Wanda Gay is already far superior to any private school we couls have enrolled him in. I wish all the schools in missouri could model themselves after this excellent school
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This is a wonderful K-4 elementary school. The parents in the neighborhoods are really involved with their children. The children are excited when they come to school because of the great teachers and principal. The staff really works together as a team. SPARC adds the extra activities and there is also art and choir available for 4th grade. I have been on the PTA board for 3 years and have found that we have no trouble getting help from our parents. They know it is the price they pay to have such a great school! Go Wildcats!
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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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
61%
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 Students69%
Female76%
Male63%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
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 Students53%
Female58%
Male49%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White54%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students56%
Female49%
Male61%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White59%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 90% 75%
Hispanic 4% 5%
Asian 3% 2%
Black 2% 17%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A44%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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