Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw (Closed 2012)
Big Picture Middle & High @ Nw served 121 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
121 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)11-19%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
94%
15%
White
5%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)80-89%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
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