A+
Excellent
96/100

Sparta Elem.

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 522 STATE HWY 125 N, Sparta, MO 65753
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 67% · Math 72% proficient · 91st percentile in Missouri
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Missouri for achievement

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

96
Repit Score
out of 100
246
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%91/100reading 87th percentile, math 94th percentile among Missouri elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% 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 +31 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 proficiency67% (+20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+32 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
White67%72%reading +10 pts, math +19 pts87th percentile (list)
Low-income65%75%reading +28 pts, math +42 pts98th 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 522 STATE HWY 125 N
City Sparta
ZIP Code 65753
District 2928740
NCES School ID 292874001775
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 65753

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,473
Per Capita Income $41,472
Poverty Rate 5.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%
High School or Higher 92.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $189,000
Median Rent $760
Owner-Occupied 79.6%
Renter-Occupied 20.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sparta Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 43.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 97.6%
Hispanic/Latino 0.4%
Black 0.4%
Two or More Races 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 246
Teachers (FTE) 22.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sparta Elem.?
Sparta Elem. has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Sparta Elem.?
Sparta Elem. has 246 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does Sparta Elem. serve?
Sparta Elem. serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sparta Elem. receive per student?
Sparta Elem. receives $10,639 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sparta Elem. in 65753 ▼
Avg Home Value
$263,403
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
20.4%

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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