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Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest vs. Kentucky Trail Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest
106 S Hillcrest Rd
Belton, MO 64012
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Kentucky Trail Elementary School
8301 E 163rd St
Belton, MO 64012
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Kentucky Trail Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-4
Total Students
482 students
337 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kentucky Trail Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kentucky Trail Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kentucky Trail Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belton 124 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kentucky Trail Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belton 124 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#603 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
#1372 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kentucky Trail Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 30% in MO)
35-39%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 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 Kentucky Trail Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in MO)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 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 Kentucky Trail Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 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)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kentucky Trail Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
67
61
Grade 1 Students
65
70
Grade 2 Students
70
56
Grade 3 Students
72
70
Grade 4 Students
71
80
Grade 5 Students
65
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Grade 6 Students
72
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kentucky Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kentucky Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kentucky Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
67%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kentucky Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kentucky Trail Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belton 124 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kentucky Trail Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kentucky Trail Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wilckens Steam Academy hillcrest, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kentucky Trail Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belton 124 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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