Serving 838 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 12:1 is equal to 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 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South City's student population of 838 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
838 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Stronger Together: A Year of Growth, Joy, and Learning!
School Rankings
South City ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South City is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1775 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South City's ranking?
South City is ranked #1775 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are South City often compared to?
South Cityis often viewed alongside schools like Aspire Academy, Kipp Wisdom Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend South City?
838 students attend South City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of South City students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South City?
South City has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South City offer ?
South City offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South City part of?
South City is part of Confluence Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is South City located?
South City is located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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