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McCurdy Elementary

Summary:

McCurdy Elementary is a public elementary school located in Florissant, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 329. The school is part of the Hazelwood School District, which is ranked 329 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McCurdy Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Missouri elementary schools, with a ranking between 747 and 787 out of 898-908 schools in the state over the past few years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly below the Hazelwood district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of students proficient or better in Math ranged from 11.6% to 24.7%, compared to the Hazelwood district average of 15.7% to 20.7% and the state average of 39.1% to 43.8%. The school's performance on English Language Arts assessments is also below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 20.3% to 39.8% compared to the Hazelwood district average of 24.9% to 29% and the state average of 42.4% to 45.9%. Additionally, McCurdy Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.67% to 66.87% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, such as Russell Elementary, Cold Water Elementary, and Walker Elementary.

The high percentage of African American students at McCurdy Elementary, coupled with its low academic performance, indicates potential racial achievement gaps that need to be addressed. Comparing the school's performance for African American students to the state and district averages for this subgroup could provide further insights into the extent of these disparities. Additionally, the school's persistent low performance across multiple years and subject areas suggests that it is struggling to effectively educate its student population, and the high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds may be contributing to these challenges. Exploring the school's strategies for supporting students from low-income backgrounds and addressing the unique needs of this population could be an area of focus for improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 975 Lindsay Ln
       Florissant, MO  63031-4133

(314) 953-4650

District: Hazelwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
747th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,070 Help


Students who attend McCurdy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northwest Middle
High:    Hazelwood West High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.3%
White:
24.6%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.9% Help


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Compare Details McCurdy Elementary ranks worse than 83.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 9th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Hazelwood School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66.3%), White (24.6%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCurdy Elementary is 9.5, which is the lowest among 20 elementary schools in the Hazelwood School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCurdy Elementary is $13,070, which is the 10th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Hazelwood School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McCurdy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks McCurdy Elementary 747th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See McCurdy Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hazelwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazelwood 329th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McCurdy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at McCurdy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.72 543rd 1074 49.4%
2007 59.74 393rd 1080 63.6%
2008 32.40 859th 1084 20.8%
2009 35.44 774th 1053 26.5%
2010 29.58 846th 1066 20.6%
2011 28.12 893rd 1088 17.9%
2012 41.30 730th 1085 32.7%
2013 55.76 501st 1108 54.8%
2014 39.67 740th 1089 32.0%
2015 40.58 694th 1058 34.4%
2016 36.01 606th 865 29.9%
2017 22.70 866th 1032 16.1%
2018 23.41 850th 1045 18.7%
2019 24.20 852nd 1052 19.0%
2021 15.65 762nd 901 15.4%
2022 15.16 787th 908 13.3%
2023 18.06 747th 898 16.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCurdy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.83 767th 887 13.5%
2019 28.31 740th 907 18.4%
2021 19.74 504th 574 12.2%
2022 24.19 441st 532 17.1%
2023 30.91 454th 611 25.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McCurdy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.33 152nd 251 39.4%
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Rank History for African American students at McCurdy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.80 134th 243 44.9%
2019 57.03 93rd 250 62.8%
2021 57.60 52nd 163 68.1%
2022 42.36 102nd 184 44.6%
2023 55.12 62nd 185 66.5%
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Rank History for White students at McCurdy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.03 482nd 898 46.3%
2019 37.32 597th 917 34.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Friday, February 24, 2012

Open Quote The teachers and staff are wonderful, but the class sizes are larger than ideal. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McCurdy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 485 485
1992 454 25 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 482
1993 479 32 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1994 447 24 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 418 28 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 418 28 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 430 35 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1998 416 30 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1999 435 26 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2000 400 28 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2001 374 46 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2002 340 52 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2003 340 52 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2004 317 76 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2005 284 91 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2006 287 105 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2007 267 150 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2008 260 119 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 256 115 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 383
2010 262 119 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2011 241 121 2 17 0 0 2 0 383
2012 227 128 1 15 0 0 1 0 372
2013 226 136 2 17 0 1 3 0 385
2014 231 188 6 16 2 0 3 0 446
2015 211 211 7 18 0 0 11 0 458
2016 198 204 8 14 0 0 13 0 437
2017 186 211 9 13 1 2 11 0 433
2018 181 244 10 17 0 2 15 0 469
2019 156 263 11 16 0 1 19 0 466
2020 118 263 11 10 0 1 18 0 421
2021 87 211 9 8 0 2 10 0 327
2022 82 241 7 14 0 0 9 0 353
2023 81 218 3 10 0 0 17 0 329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McCurdy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 485 25.9 18.7 n/a
1992 482 25.9 18.6 n/a
1993 516 27.1 19.0 11.6
1994 475 27.0 17.6 15.8
1995 451 26.5 17.0 24.4
1996 451 26.5 17.0 24.4
1997 468 27.5 17.0 15.2
1998 448 26.5 16.9 19.9
1999 467 26.6 17.6 27.6
2000 432 27.6 15.7 25.5
2001 426 27.6 15.4 19.7
2002 404 24.7 16.4 24.5
2003 404 24.7 16.4 24.5
2004 400 25.2 15.9 26.3
2005 386 24.2 16.0 34.5
2006 411 23.2 17.7 40.6
2007 435 22.1 19.7 43.4
2008 390 26.7 14.6 44.6
2009 383 25.4 15.0 49.9
2010 394 23.5 16.7 55.6
2011 383 27.7 13.8 54.6
2012 372 25.0 14.8 n/a
2013 385 23.4 16.4 53
2014 446 25.4 17.5 62.1
2015 458 26.0 17.6 43.9
2016 437 28.0 15.6 61.6
2017 433 26.5 16.3 55
2018 469 28.5 16.4 67.8
2019 466 31.9 14.5 50.6
2020 421 27.1 15.5 68.9
2021 327 27.6 11.8 65.7
2022 353 29.4 11.9 54.7
2023 329 34.3 9.5 66.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio McCurdy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 485 25.9 18.7 n/a
1992 482 25.9 18.6 n/a
1993 516 27.1 19.0 11.6
1994 475 27.0 17.6 15.8
1995 451 26.5 17.0 24.4
1996 451 26.5 17.0 24.4
1997 468 27.5 17.0 15.2
1998 448 26.5 16.9 19.9
1999 467 26.6 17.6 27.6
2000 432 27.6 15.7 25.5
2001 426 27.6 15.4 19.7
2002 404 24.7 16.4 24.5
2003 404 24.7 16.4 24.5
2004 400 25.2 15.9 26.3
2005 386 24.2 16.0 34.5
2006 411 23.2 17.7 40.6
2007 435 22.1 19.7 43.4
2008 390 26.7 14.6 44.6
2009 383 25.4 15.0 49.9
2010 394 23.5 16.7 55.6
2011 383 27.7 13.8 54.6
2012 372 25.0 14.8 n/a
2013 385 23.4 16.4 53
2014 446 25.4 17.5 62.1
2015 458 26.0 17.6 43.9
2016 437 28.0 15.6 61.6
2017 433 26.5 16.3 55
2018 469 28.5 16.4 67.8
2019 466 31.9 14.5 50.6
2020 421 27.1 15.5 68.9
2021 327 27.6 11.8 65.7
2022 353 29.4 11.9 54.7
2023 329 34.3 9.5 66.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McCurdy Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $26 (0.3%) $10,067 (99.7%) $10,093
2020 $36 (0.3%) $10,542 (99.7%) $10,578
2021 $87 (0.7%) $12,682 (99.3%) $12,768
2022 $4,201 (32.1%) $8,869 (67.9%) $13,070

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McCurdy Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 852nd of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 747th of 898 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (McCurdy Elementary)14.711.6
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)24.720.7
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCurdy Elementary)35.320.3
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)34.227.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (McCurdy Elementary)37.524.7
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)26.218
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCurdy Elementary)47.839.8
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)33.229
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (McCurdy Elementary)18.917.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)23.615.7
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (McCurdy Elementary)27.313.4
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Hazelwood)28.718.3
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McCurdy Elementary)34.422.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)35.724.9
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students466329
 29.4%
African American263218
 17.1%
American Indian00
Asian113
 72.7%
Hispanic1610
 37.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White15681
 48.1%
Two or More Races1917
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.6%66.9%
 16.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about McCurdy Elementary

Students who attend McCurdy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northwest Middle
High : Hazelwood West High

McCurdy Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Missouri elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended McCurdy Elementary.

Students at McCurdy Elementary are 66% African American, 25% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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