The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 5% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 8% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
484 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)5%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)8%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
4%
Black
(09-10)100%
18%
White
(09-10)n/a
76%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy?
484 students attend Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy students are Black.
What grades does Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy offer ?
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy part of?
Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy is part of St. Louis City School District.
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