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Aspire Academy vs. South City

Should you attend Aspire Academy or South City? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Aspire Academy
5421 Thekla Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63120
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10
Bottom 50%
South City
3112 Meramec
Saint Louis, MO 63118
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Aspire Academy ranks 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 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

South City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Aspire Academy 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 is 4% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South City 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-8
Total Students
121 students
782 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aspire Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South City over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aspire Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South City.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
71 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aspire Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South City over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Confluence Academies School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South City with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Confluence Academies School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

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#1819 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South City, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
4%
(20-21 School Year Data)
25%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aspire Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Confluence Academies School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South City who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Confluence Academies School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
12%
(20-21 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aspire Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Confluence Academies School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South City who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Confluence Academies School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(20-21 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South City who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Confluence Academies School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Aspire Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of South City by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
39
Kindergarten Students
41
89
Grade 1 Students
26
91
Grade 2 Students
25
86
Grade 3 Students
-
87
Grade 4 Students
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88
Grade 5 Students
-
73
Grade 6 Students
-
80
Grade 7 Students
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84
Grade 8 Students
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65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aspire Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Confluence Academies School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South City, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Confluence Academies School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
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55%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South City, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Confluence Academies School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
99%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aspire Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Confluence Academies School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South City, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Confluence Academies School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aspire Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Confluence Academies School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South City, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Confluence Academies School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South City, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Confluence Academies School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.02
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aspire Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Confluence Academies School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South City, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Confluence Academies School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aspire Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Confluence Academies School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South City, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Confluence Academies School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(13-14 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aspire Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Confluence Academies School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South City, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Confluence Academies School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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