Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.

5329 Columbia Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63139
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Bottom 50%
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.'s student population of 319 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
319 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
#1978 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
10-14%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
91%
15%
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White
7%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.'s ranking?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. is ranked #1978 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. often compared to?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.is often viewed alongside schools like Mason Elementary School, Gateway Science Acad/st Louis by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.?
319 students attend Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. offer ?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. part of?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr. is part of St. Louis City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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