D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Armstrong Elem.

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 6255 HOWDERSHELL RD, Hazelwood, MO 63042
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 20th percentile in Missouri
Growth
D
Students gain 0.78 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
373
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%20/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.78 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 19th percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−15 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−12 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%25%reading -22 pts, math -28 pts4th percentile (list)
Black27%27%reading +1 pts, math +6 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -10 pts, math -11 pts14th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6255 HOWDERSHELL RD
City Hazelwood
ZIP Code 63042
District 2913830
NCES School ID 291383000613
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 63042

Understanding the community around Armstrong Elem. helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $48,986
Per Capita Income $29,150
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%
High School or Higher 91.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $131,900
Median Rent $961
Owner-Occupied 51.2%
Renter-Occupied 48.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Armstrong Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 76.4%
White 7.8%
Two or More Races 8.6%
Hispanic/Latino 7.0%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 373
Teachers (FTE) 27.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Armstrong Elem.?
Armstrong Elem. has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Armstrong Elem.?
Armstrong Elem. has 373 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Armstrong Elem. serve?
Armstrong Elem. serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Armstrong Elem. receive per student?
Armstrong Elem. receives $13,951 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Armstrong Elem. in 63042 ▼
Avg Home Value
$169,642
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,521
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
48.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026