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Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School
201 Park Deville
Columbia, MO 65203
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Fairview Elementary School
909 Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Fairview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
638 students
464 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairview Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbia 93 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Columbia 93 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#518 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
#316 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairview Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in MO)
57%
(Top 20% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fairview Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
104
71
Grade 1 Students
94
74
Grade 2 Students
100
92
Grade 3 Students
107
70
Grade 4 Students
110
80
Grade 5 Students
123
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
17%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Columbia 93 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Columbia 93 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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