Serving 153 students in grades 9-11, Derrick Thomas College Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
92%
15%
White
3%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Derrick Thomas Academy School District
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Derrick Thomas College Prep?
153 students attend Derrick Thomas College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Derrick Thomas College Prep students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Derrick Thomas College Prep?
Derrick Thomas College Prep has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Derrick Thomas College Prep offer ?
Derrick Thomas College Prep offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Derrick Thomas College Prep part of?
Derrick Thomas College Prep is part of Derrick Thomas Academy School District.
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