The Biome

4471 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63108
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Biome 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

The Biome ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

The Biome's student population of 166 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
166 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The Biome ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Biome is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#1877 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
37%
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25-29%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
82%
15%
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White
9%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Biome's ranking?
The Biome is ranked #1877 out of 2,092 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend The Biome?
166 students attend The Biome.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of The Biome students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Biome?
The Biome has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Biome offer ?
The Biome offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is The Biome part of?
The Biome is part of The Biome School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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