Top Rankings
Confluence Academies School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,460 students in Confluence Academies School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Confluence Academies School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,459 Schools
# Students
2,460 Students
885,268 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
70,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Confluence Academies School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#520 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
22%
9%
% Black
71%
15%
% White
5%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,009 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,809 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,009
$15,190
Spending / Student
$16,809
$14,008
Best Confluence Academies School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Center Arts Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 9-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 North Grand Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 533-1791
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
South City
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3112 Meramec
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Saint Louis, MO 63118
(314) 481-4700
Gr: PK-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Old North Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3017 North 13th Street
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Saint Louis, MO 63107
(314) 241-1110
Gr: PK-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Confluence Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 North 15 Street
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Saint Louis, MO 63103
(314) 588-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Aspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5421 Thekla Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 383-8900
Saint Louis, MO 63120
(314) 383-8900
Gr: PK-2 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Confluence Academies School District?
Confluence Academies School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,460 students.
What is the rank of Confluence Academies School District?
Confluence Academies School District is ranked #526 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Confluence Academies School District?
71% of Confluence Academies School District students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Confluence Academies School District?
Confluence Academies School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Confluence Academies School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,809 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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