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#138 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 6% in state

Alma Schrader Elem.

Elementary School · Cape Girardeau 63 · Cape Girardeau, MO

A Cape Girardeau 63 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1360 RANDOL, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

  • Math 48% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.1% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+21.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$12,129
Chronic Absenteeism7.8%

Students at Alma Schrader Elem. score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Alma Schrader Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,094/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cape Girardeau), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,904

Median home value

$209,600

Median rent

$863/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lynwood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–80.5 mi69Compare →
Clippard Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.0PK–40.8 mi424Compare →
Franklin Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.8PK–40.8 mi224Compare →
St Vincent De Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–81.1 mi327Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cape Girardeau 63

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$12,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alma Schrader Elem. is listed in CAPE GIRARDEAU 63; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alma Schrader Elem.

Alma Schrader Elem. is a public elementary school in Cape Girardeau, MO, part of Cape Girardeau 63, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alma Schrader Elem.

What grades does Alma Schrader Elem. serve?

Alma Schrader Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Alma Schrader Elem.?

Alma Schrader Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Schrader Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Alma Schrader Elem. is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alma Schrader Elem. rank in MO?

Alma Schrader Elem. ranks #138 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Alma Schrader Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Alma Schrader Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alma Schrader Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alma Schrader Elem. has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Alma Schrader Elem. a charter school?

No, Alma Schrader Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alma Schrader Elem. a Title I school?

No, Alma Schrader Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alma Schrader Elem.?

100.0% of students at Alma Schrader Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
357
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Cape Girardeau County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.8%
Area population (ZIP 63701)
38,809
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
34.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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