Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Old North Academy 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 8% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old North Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Old North Academy's student population of 675 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old North Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old North Academy is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1995 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
98%
15%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old North Academy's ranking?
Old North Academy is ranked #1995 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Old North Academy?
675 students attend Old North Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Old North Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old North Academy?
Old North Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Old North Academy offer ?
Old North Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Old North Academy part of?
Old North Academy is part of Confluence Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is Old North Academy located?
Old North Academy is located in the Tower Grove East neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Tower Grove East.
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