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#1368 of 2,221 schools in MO
Alpha Hart Lewis
Elementary School · Columbia 93 · Columbia, MO
A Columbia 93 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5801 ARBOR POINTE PKWY, Columbia, MO 65202
- Math 27% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alpha Hart Lewis score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025, across a 16-year record (2010–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* 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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alpha Hart Lewis 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$69,740
Median home value
$202,300
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Road School of Boone CountyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Juvenile Justice Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Center for Early Lrning-northEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 1.7 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Blue Ridge Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 469 | Compare → |
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.
Columbia 93
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #24 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alpha Hart Lewis is listed in COLUMBIA 93; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alpha Hart Lewis
Alpha Hart Lewis is a public elementary school in Columbia, MO, part of Columbia 93, serving approximately 466 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,368 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alpha Hart Lewis
What grades does Alpha Hart Lewis serve?
Alpha Hart Lewis serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alpha Hart Lewis?
Alpha Hart Lewis has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpha Hart Lewis?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpha Hart Lewis is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alpha Hart Lewis rank in MO?
Alpha Hart Lewis ranks #1,368 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Alpha Hart Lewis's MySchoolScout rating?
Alpha Hart Lewis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Alpha Hart Lewis?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alpha Hart Lewis has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Alpha Hart Lewis a charter school?
No, Alpha Hart Lewis is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alpha Hart Lewis a Title I school?
No, Alpha Hart Lewis is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alpha Hart Lewis?
99.4% of students at Alpha Hart Lewis 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (573) 214-3200
- Area population (ZIP 65202)
- 47,543
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 65202; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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