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Busch Ms Character Athletics

5910 Clifton Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63109

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Busch Ms Character Athletics serves 419 students in grades 6-8.

Busch Ms Character Athletics placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Busch Ms Character Athletics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Busch Ms Character Athletics's student population of 419 students has grown by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

419 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Busch Ms Character Athletics is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Busch Ms Character Athletics is 0.61, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1997 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

18%

Black

56%

15%

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White

21%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.49

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Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

43%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

St. Louis City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Busch Ms Character Athletics's ranking?

Busch Ms Character Athletics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What schools are Busch Ms Character Athletics often compared to?

Busch Ms Character Athleticsis often viewed alongside schools like Carr Lane Vpa Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Busch Ms Character Athletics?

419 students attend Busch Ms Character Athletics.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Busch Ms Character Athletics students are Black, 21% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Busch Ms Character Athletics?

Busch Ms Character Athletics has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Busch Ms Character Athletics offer ?

Busch Ms Character Athletics offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Busch Ms Character Athletics part of?

Busch Ms Character Athletics is part of St. Louis City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 419 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education