Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dewey School-internat'l. Studies 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dewey School-internat'l. Studies's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
School Rankings
Dewey School-internat'l. Studies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewey School-internat'l. Studies is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1842 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
87%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
5%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
Showing 2003–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewey School-internat'l. Studies's ranking?
Dewey School-internat'l. Studies is ranked #1842 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Dewey School-internat'l. Studies often compared to?
Dewey School-internat'l. Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Elementary School, Mullanphy Botanical Gardens, Ames Visual/perf. Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Dewey School-internat'l. Studies?
337 students attend Dewey School-internat'l. Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dewey School-internat'l. Studies students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dewey School-internat'l. Studies?
Dewey School-internat'l. Studies has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dewey School-internat'l. Studies offer ?
Dewey School-internat'l. Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dewey School-internat'l. Studies part of?
Dewey School-internat'l. Studies is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dewey School-internat'l. Studies located?
Dewey School-internat'l. Studies is located in the Soulard neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Soulard.
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