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Carr Lane Vpa Middle School

1004 N Jefferson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63106

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Carr Lane Vpa Middle School serves 447 students in grades 6-8.

Carr Lane Vpa Middle School 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 3% (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 11% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carr Lane Vpa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Carr Lane Vpa Middle School's student population of 447 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

447 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Carr Lane Vpa Middle School 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 Carr Lane Vpa Middle School is 0.08, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#2079 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Carr Lane Vpa Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carr Lane Vpa Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

11%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carr Lane Vpa Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

96%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Carr Lane Vpa Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

70%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Carr Lane Vpa Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carr Lane Vpa Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carr Lane Vpa Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

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 Carr Lane Vpa Middle School's ranking?

Carr Lane Vpa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What schools are Carr Lane Vpa Middle School often compared to?

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

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

3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Carr Lane Vpa Middle School?

447 students attend Carr Lane Vpa Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Carr Lane Vpa Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Carr Lane Vpa Middle School?

Carr Lane Vpa Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Carr Lane Vpa Middle School offer ?

Carr Lane Vpa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Carr Lane Vpa Middle School part of?

Carr Lane Vpa Middle School is part of St. Louis City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 447 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education