Serving 447 students in grades 7-8, 7th And 8th Grade Center 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 was 2% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)2%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
95%
15%
White
2%
67%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend 7th And 8th Grade Center?
447 students attend 7th And 8th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of 7th And 8th Grade Center students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 7th And 8th Grade Center?
7th And 8th Grade Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does 7th And 8th Grade Center offer ?
7th And 8th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is 7th And 8th Grade Center part of?
7th And 8th Grade Center is part of Normandy Schools Collaborative.
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