Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Chinese School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
44%
15%
White
43%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MO state average).
How many students attend The Chinese School?
177 students attend The Chinese School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of The Chinese School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Chinese School?
The Chinese School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Chinese School offer ?
The Chinese School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is The Chinese School part of?
The Chinese School is part of St. Louis Lang Immersion School District.
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