Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies
- Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29%.
Top Placements
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 432 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Missouri (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1437 out of 1792 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 6% |
| Black | 82% | 16% |
| White | 7% | 71% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Louis City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies is Lift For Life Academy High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lift For Life Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Humboldt Academy Of Higher Lrning (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Louis Humboldt Academy Of Higher Lrning Grades: 3-5 | 214 students
0.3 miles
2516 S. 9th St.
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314)932-5720 0.3 3-5 214 - Saint Louis Lift For Life Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 258 students
0.3 miles
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314)231-2337 0.3 6-8 258 - Saint Louis Lift For Life Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 319 students
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1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314)231-2337 0.3 9-12 319 - Saint Louis Sigel Elementary Comm. Ed. Center Grades: PK-6 | 228 students
0.7 miles
2050 Allen Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314)771-0010 0.7 PK-6 228 - Saint Louis Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. Grades: 6-12 | 583 students
0.8 miles
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314)773-0027 0.8 6-12 583
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