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South City

Charter | K-8 | 972 students

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Posted October 19, 2010

My children have attended this school for the past 4 yrs and I am extremely impressed!
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
7%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
10%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
34%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
24%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

106 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
19%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
14%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
0%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
24%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
32%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
28%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
25%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students13%
Female24%
Male2%
Black13%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch12%

Math

All Students23%
Female20%
Male27%
Black18%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch22%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students22%
Female25%
Male18%
Black21%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch22%

Math

All Students19%
Female21%
Male18%
Black16%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch20%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students25%
Female27%
Male22%
Black27%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch23%

Math

All Students33%
Female37%
Male30%
Black33%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch33%

Science

All Students18%
Female13%
Male23%
Black22%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch17%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students24%
Female21%
Male27%
Black24%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch24%

Math

All Students36%
Female36%
Male35%
Black36%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students40%
Female29%
Malen/a
Black40%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch40%

Math

All Students47%
Female39%
Malen/a
Black45%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students21%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black22%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch18%

Math

All Students35%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black28%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch33%

Science

All Students4%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black3%
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch2%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students53%
Femalen/a
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 72% 18%
Hispanic 23% 4%
White 4% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3112 Meramec
St. Louis, MO 63118
Phone: (314) 481-4700

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