Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shaw Visual/perf. Arts 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center's student population of 281 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1953 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
89%
15%
White
7%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center's ranking?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center is ranked #1953 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center often compared to?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Mason Elementary School, Gateway Science Acad/st Louis by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center?
281 students attend Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center offer ?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center part of?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center located?
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Center is located in the The Hill neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in The Hill.
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