Richardson Elementary School vs. Underwood Elementary School
Should you attend Richardson Elementary School or Underwood Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Richardson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Underwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richardson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Underwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
405 students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#593 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#742 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
72
Grade 1 Students
66
72
Grade 2 Students
67
78
Grade 3 Students
67
97
Grade 4 Students
68
100
Grade 5 Students
82
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
13%
24%
% White
61%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
10%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%