Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ackerman 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ackerman ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ackerman's student population of 130 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ackerman 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 Ackerman is 0.29, 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
#2002 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
83%
15%
White
15%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
6%
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 is Ackerman's ranking?
Ackerman is ranked #2002 out of 2,092 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Ackerman?
130 students attend Ackerman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ackerman students are Black, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ackerman?
Ackerman has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ackerman offer ?
Ackerman offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ackerman part of?
Ackerman is part of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District.
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