Carr Lane Vpa Middle School vs. Busch Middle School Character Athletics
Should I attend Carr Lane Vpa Middle School or Busch Middle School Character Athletics? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carr Lane Vpa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Busch Middle School Character Athletics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 481 students in grades 6-8, Carr Lane Vpa Middle School 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 3% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 381 students in grades 6-8, Busch Middle School Character Athletics 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 6% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
481 students
381 students
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2079 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1997 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
6%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
160
130
Grade 7 Students
151
125
Grade 8 Students
170
126
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
17%
% Black
96%
60%
% White
3%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
