D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Skaith Elem.

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 4701 SCHOOLSIDE LN, St Joseph, MO 64503
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 30th percentile in Missouri
Growth
D
Students gain 0.73 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 14th 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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
424
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%30/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%14/100Students gain 0.73 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 14th percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% 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 −4 points worse 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 proficiency40% (−7 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency39% (−1 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
White37%37%reading -14 pts, math -9 pts27th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%35%reading -1 pts, math -5 pts46th percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading +0 pts, math +6 pts57th 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 4701 SCHOOLSIDE LN
City St Joseph
ZIP Code 64503
District 2927060
NCES School ID 292706001672
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64503

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,197
Per Capita Income $29,070
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%
High School or Higher 86.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $127,500
Median Rent $947
Owner-Occupied 66.8%
Renter-Occupied 33.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Skaith Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 59.2%
Two or More Races 18.2%
Hispanic/Latino 12.7%
Black 7.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 424
Teachers (FTE) 27.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Skaith Elem.?
Skaith Elem. has a Repit School Score of 41 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 Skaith Elem.?
Skaith Elem. has 424 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Skaith Elem. serve?
Skaith Elem. serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Skaith Elem. receive per student?
Skaith Elem. receives $13,485 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Skaith Elem. in 64503 ▼
Avg Home Value
$178,863
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,073
1-Year Change
+10.3%
% Renters
33.2%

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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