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Hall Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 393 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 29, 2011

My children went to Hall for 2 years.We are changing schools this year.The majority of the teachers (not all) are very fast to complain the children aren't doing "good enough" but hasn't the time to help the child.Bullying is completely ignored with no punishment or reprimand what so ever!When a child is found to have head lice they are not sent home they are allowed back in class with a phone call to the parents after school. My children were excelling at their previous school, at Hall their grades,reading levels and all dropped!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2010

It is my children first year at Hall and they love it! We have a good communication system and is being well informed on how they do in school. Willing to work with us at request...very impressed with Hall!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2009

Its a great school that loves childern and gives them good knowledge and really cares about them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

I think my Hall school is awesome because it's like one big happy family and they truly care for the well being of every child that goes there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 23, 2009

This school offers no help for a child who wants to learn but struggles to understand. Very poor communication on the part of the teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 4, 2008

My daughter is just starting Kindergarten at Hall so it is too early to rate them overall. But I did have an issue with how my daughter was adapting and with the behavior of other children and the counselor and her teacher were very quick to respond to my concerns. I felt they cared and wanted to improve the situation quickly.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2008

Poor communication with one another and parents, slow response to individual student assessments, stereotypes rampant, with cliche political drama from staff.
—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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
36%
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

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
25%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
24%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
33%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
43%
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 Students31%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White39%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students19%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White23%
Free or reduced-price lunch19%
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 Students42%
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 Students64%
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 Students36%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students33%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White43%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students40%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White46%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
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 Students25%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students49%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
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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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 9% 18%
Hispanic 7% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 76%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2509 Duncan
St. Joseph, MO 64507
Phone: (816) 671-4160

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