The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (12-13)
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)3%
2%
Hispanic
(12-13)10%
5%
Black
(12-13)60%
17%
White
(12-13)24%
74%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)3%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Pattonville R-III School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Briar Crest Elementary School?
221 students attend Briar Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Briar Crest Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Briar Crest Elementary School offer ?
Briar Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Briar Crest Elementary School part of?
Briar Crest Elementary School is part of Pattonville R-III School District.
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