Classical Jr. Acad.

5031 Potomac
Saint Louis, MO 63139
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Classical Jr. Acad. ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 1% in MO
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Classical Jr. Acad. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Classical Jr. Acad.'s student population of 262 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
262 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Classical Jr. Acad. ranks within the top 1% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Classical Jr. Acad. is 0.59, which is more 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
This School
State Level (MO)
#7 out of 2092 schools
(Top 1%)
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75-79%
37%
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80-84%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Classical Jr. Acad. and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
31%
15%
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White
56%
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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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Classical Jr. Acad. and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Classical Jr. Acad. 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 Classical Jr. Acad.'s ranking?
Classical Jr. Acad. is ranked #7 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Classical Jr. Acad. often compared to?
Classical Jr. Acad.is often viewed alongside schools like Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Classical Jr. Acad.?
262 students attend Classical Jr. Acad..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Classical Jr. Acad. students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Classical Jr. Acad.?
Classical Jr. Acad. has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Classical Jr. Acad. offer ?
Classical Jr. Acad. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Classical Jr. Acad. part of?
Classical Jr. Acad. is part of St. Louis City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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