Serving 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center's student population of 183 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. 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 Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is 0.24, 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
#2050 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
87%
15%
White
5%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
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 Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center's ranking?
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is ranked #2050 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center?
183 students attend Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center?
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center offer ?
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center part of?
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center located?
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Center is located in the College Hill neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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