Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(314) 645-4845
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies serves 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Black).
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 grown by 17% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 432 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. 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 Testing Rank | #1822 out of 2085 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 82% | 16% |
| White | 7% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 7% |
| 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Louis Humboldt Academy Of Higher Lrning Math: 11% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 214 students10
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
Math: 15% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 258 students10
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
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 319 students10
0.3 miles
1731 S Broadway
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 231-2337 0.3 9-12 319 - Saint Louis Sigel Elementary Comm. Ed. Center Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 228 students10
0.7 miles
2050 Allen Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 771-0010 0.7 PK-6 228 - Saint Louis Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac. Math: 72% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-12 | 583 students10
0.8 miles
2156 Russell Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63104
(314) 773-0027 0.8 6-12 583
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