Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jamaa Learning Center 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
159 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
6%
Black
(15-16)100%
16%
White
(15-16)n/a
72%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jamaa Learning Center 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% MO state average).
How many students attend Jamaa Learning Center?
159 students attend Jamaa Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jamaa Learning Center students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jamaa Learning Center?
Jamaa Learning Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jamaa Learning Center offer ?
Jamaa Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Jamaa Learning Center part of?
Jamaa Learning Center is part of Jamaa Learning Center School District.
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